# Ukraine to face difficulties this winter amid severe air defense missile shortage — media

https://mins.news/en/item/45079

- TASS, 2026-09-04 09:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2182585

> Bloomberg columnist Kollen Post says Ukraine’s armed forces will face serious challenges continuing combat operations this winter because deliveries of missiles for US-made Patriot systems are critically short. Washington’s focus on Iran and military operations in the Middle East is negatively affecting NATO’s support program for Ukraine.

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