Ukraine's Patriot missile stocks dwindle as Russia intensifies Kyiv strikes
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Ukraine is running out of Patriot interceptor missiles as Russia bombards Kyiv with ballistic and hypersonic weapons. Residents are again sheltering in metro stations and underground garages. The shortage leaves the capital increasingly exposed to air attacks.
Key Facts
- Ukraine is 'going Winchester' — military jargon for running out of ammunition — for Patriot anti-missile batteries, according to The Economist.
- Russia is bombarding Kyiv with ever more ballistic and hypersonic missiles.
- Residents of Kyiv are sleeping in overcrowded metro stations or in cars in underground garages.
Air War Intensifies
Russia is bombarding Kyiv with ever more ballistic and hypersonic missiles. Ukraine had previously thwarted most such attacks with Patriot anti-missile batteries. The country is now 'going Winchester' — military jargon for running out of ammunition.
Civilian Impact
Residents of Kyiv are sleeping once again in overcrowded metro stations or in cars in underground garages. The air war is turning into a turkey-shoot above the city.
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Ukraine's Patriot missile stocks dwindle as Russia intensifies Kyiv strikes
