# Ukrainian army facing serious shortages of Patriot missiles, Russian defense source says

https://mins.news/en/item/27063

- TASS, 2026-08-20 08:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2175481

> A Russian defense source told TASS that Ukraine’s armed forces face serious shortages of missiles for Patriot air-defense systems, though they may retain a hidden reserve for the most critical targets. The source said extensive use in the Middle East has worsened a global shortage of Patriot interceptors and described Ukraine’s aircraft fleet as under severe strain.

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