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Ukraine warns of missile-site strikes as Patriots run low

8/23/2026

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Ukraine struggles to intercept Russian ballistic missiles as Patriot interceptor stocks run critically low.
Russia now produces roughly 1,440 ballistic missiles annually, exceeding U.S. Patriot output of 650.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported 16 civilians killed in Kyiv during Thursday’s missile and drone barrage.
Mykola Bielieskov warned Ukraine must consider offensive strikes on Russian missile sites because short-term interceptors are unavailable.

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Ukraine struggles to intercept Russian ballistic missiles as Patriot interceptor stocks run critically low.
Russia now produces roughly 1,440 ballistic missiles annually, exceeding U.S. Patriot output of 650.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported 16 civilians killed in Kyiv during Thursday’s missile and drone barrage.
Mykola Bielieskov warned Ukraine must consider offensive strikes on Russian missile sites because short-term interceptors are unavailable.