Key facts
- Ukraine's Patriot missile supply is critically low, with reports of only a couple remaining.
- Russia launched 39 ballistic missiles in an attack on Kyiv on October 13-14.
- The October 13-14 attack killed three women and injured 25 people.
- Some reports suggest Kyiv's supply of Patriot missiles has completely run dry.
- President Zelensky has appealed for more Patriot missiles from allies.
- Donald Trump criticized President Zelensky and threatened to cut off US support.
Ukraine's supply of Patriot interceptor missiles has reached a critical low, with multiple media outlets reporting on October 15 that only a few or none remain. This shortage comes as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure ahead of winter. Reports indicate that many Russian missiles have bypassed Ukrainian air defenses due to the lack of these crucial interceptors. Russia launched 39 ballistic missiles in a large-scale attack on Kyiv on October 13-14, targeting power stations and infrastructure, which resulted in three fatalities and 25 injuries. President Volodymyr Zelensky has consistently urged allies to provide more Patriot missiles. Amidst these challenges, relations between Ukraine and the U.S. have reportedly soured, with President Donald Trump criticizing Zelensky and threatening to halt arms shipments.