Ukraine's air defenses are struggling and shot down just 30% of Russian missiles last month, report says

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 07:21

A Patriot air missile system fire-tested at a naval base in San Antonio, Philippines — A Patriot air missile system being tested at a naval base in San Antonio, Philippines, on April 25, 2023.
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Ukraine's air defenses shot down 30% of Russian missiles last month, per The Wall Street Journal.
That's down from 46% over the last 6 months, and 73% in the 6 months before that, the Journal reported.
Russia is exploiting gaps in Ukraine's defenses before Western supplies reach the front lines.

Ukraine's air defenses shot down just 30% of Russian missiles last month, compared to 46% over the last six months, according to The Wall Street Journal, highlighting a worrying trend for Ukraine.