'Instead of 6 missiles, there are only 2' — Ukraine's Air Force reveals dire air defense shortage
Published on: Monday 02 February 2026
"There were moments when there was a serious shortage of these missiles. I won't reveal any secrets. For example, there is a NASAMS system, but instead of six missiles in the launcher, there are only two," Yurii Ihnat, head of the Air Force's communications department, said.
News source: https://kyivindependent.com/sometimes-air-defenses-are-empty-but-attacks-must-be-repelled-ukraines-air-force-says-2/
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