Amid Iran war, will Russia exploit Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot missiles?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Mansur MirovalevMarch 6, 2026 at 01:07 PM

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According to Al Jazeera, Ukraine faces a critical shortage of ammunition for its US-made Patriot missile defense systems. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy noted that more Patriot missiles were used in the Iran war in three days than in Ukraine since 2022. Experts suggest Russia will likely exploit this shortage to advance its attacks, particularly against Ukraine's energy infrastructure. While Patriot systems have been vital in protecting major cities like Kyiv since their arrival in 2023, they cannot defend all critical infrastructure. One expert suggests the focus should be on stopping Russia's missile production rather than solely relying on additional Patriot systems. The article was published on March 6, 2026.

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Nikolay Mitrokhin 30% Bremen University 40% Kyiv ×350% Iran ×460% United States ×260% Vladimir Putin ×260% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 70% Patriot ×1080% Russia ×790% Ukraine ×1090%

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patriot missiles 100% ukraine 90% russia 80% air defense systems 70% missile shortage 70% iranian missiles 60% vladimir putin 50% energy infrastructure 50% ballistic missiles 40%

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Ukraine

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