
Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of Patriot anti-aircraft interceptors and is unable to counter a growing wave of new Russian jet-powered drones, including the Geranium-5 model, according to The Guardian article, which also cites Economist estimates of large-scale jet engine production in Russia.
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Ukraine depends on Western supplies of Patriot surface-to-air missiles to defend against Russian attacks, but faces shortages while Russia increases production of attack drones such as the Geranium-5.
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Ukraine cannot cope with new Russian drones, writes The Guardian.
The article notes that Kyiv is experiencing a critical shortage of Patriot interceptors and is completely dependent on Western supplies of anti-aircraft missiles.
MOSCOW, September 26 – RIA Novosti. Ukraine cannot cope with new Russian drones, writes The Guardian.
“Kyiv is unable to resist the growing wave of new Russian jet drones, including the Geran-5,” the publication says.
The article notes that at the same time the country is experiencing a critical shortage of Patriot interceptors needed to protect against ballistic and cruise missiles. The Economist noted that Kyiv's problems were likely to get worse as "contrary to Western predictions, Russia has found a way to produce jet engines on a large scale."
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Ukraine will receive additional Patriot anti-aircraft systems from Western allies in the coming weeks
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