NYT Europe • July 6, 2026 10:36

Ukraine Rewrote Air Defense Tactics. Against Russia, It’s Still Not Enough.

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Ukraine has changed how militaries use Patriot systems. But recent attacks prove that clever adaptations cannot overcome a shortage of interceptors.

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Ukraine's air defences failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles, air force says

Mon 10:36 - NYT Europe

Ukraine Rewrote Air Defense Tactics. Against Russia, It’s Still Not Enough.

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Ukraine's air defences failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles, air force says

The US-made Patriot system remains Ukraine’s only effective defence against ballistic missiles, but officials say supplies of interceptors have fallen critically low.