Ukraine intercepts only 7% of Russian ballistic missiles in October; Patriot supplies lag

Ukraine's air defense intercepted just 7% of roughly 190 Russian ballistic missiles fired in October, a sharp decline from prior months, as Patriot missile supplies run short. The Kremlin is targeting energy infrastructure to maximize winter hardship, and promised Western Patriot deliveries will not arrive in time to close the gap. This signals a critical degradation of Ukraine's defensive capability and a likely acceleration of grid collapse.

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