After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Summary
Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing 21 people and injuring many more. Ukraine says it lacks enough interceptor missiles to defend itself properly, leading to higher casualties and damage.Key Facts
- Russia fired 115 drones and 24 ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight.
- Ukrainian air defenses shot down most drones but failed to intercept any ballistic missiles.
- Twenty-one people died, and dozens were injured in the attack.
- The attacks hit warehouses, postal centers, railway stations, and housing.
- Ukraine relies on US Patriot interceptor missiles to defend against ballistic missiles.
- The US has limited stockpiles of these interceptors and has been reluctant to send more to Ukraine.
- President Zelensky says the shortage of interceptors increases Russian attacks and casualties.
- It takes at least two Patriot interceptors to shoot down one ballistic missile, and Russia often fires 20-30 missiles per big attack.
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