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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy revealed a grim reality: allies have delivered just one-third of the promised air defense missiles in 2026 compared to 2025, as Russia intensifies its attacks—hitting Kyiv nearly every three days and launching over 200 ballistic missiles since January. In one recent barrage, Ukraine’s defenses failed to intercept a single missile, including Zircon cruise missiles. With Russia reportedly capable of firing 100 ballistic missiles monthly and reactivating North Korean missile units near western Russia, Kyiv is scrambling for solutions—including pushing for a European anti-ballistic system and seeking permission to manufacture Patriots domestically—while acknowledging it lacks the firepower to strike Russian launchers directly.

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