ENCRYPTION – To intercept missile strikes against its territory, Ukraine needs Patriot missiles produced by the United States.
The war in Iran directly threatens Ukraine. It weakens the Western support it would need. If none of the belligerents have yet succeeded in gaining the advantage on the front, more than four years after the invasion began, Russia continues its battle “in depth” with salvos of drones and missiles to reach strategic targets far from the front. However, to defend its territory, Ukraine relies heavily on Patriot batteries and interceptor missiles produced by the United States. But the American president, Donald Trump, also needs them to protect Gulf countries, while the Operation Epic Fury launched a month ago has not yet brought Iran to its knees. “It’s very sensitive,” confirms a French military source.
“In a few weeks, Americans and Gulf countries have used more Patriots than they have delivered to Ukraine,” emphasizes Yohann Michel, a specialist in military issues.
[Context: The article discusses the importance of Patriot missiles for Ukraine to defend against missile strikes and the potential competition for these missiles with Gulf countries and the United States.]
[Fact Check: The article seems to focus on the geopolitical implications of missile defense systems in the context of ongoing conflicts.]
