# The Economist reports panic in Ukraine over Patriot missile shortage

https://mins.news/en/item/26468

- TASS, 2026-08-19 17:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2175285

> The Economist says a growing shortage of interceptors for US-made Patriot air-defense systems is causing panic in Ukraine and other dependent countries. Ukraine has requested at least 300 missiles ahead of winter, while allies worry that US stocks were heavily depleted during the war with Iran and that deliveries are being delayed.

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