Ukraine lacks the SAM systems and ammunition to effectively repel russian attacks in the air. This was reported by the spokesman of the Ukrainian Air Force Illia Yevlash on the air of Novyny. Livе channel.
Ukraine's consumption of missiles for air defense systems has increased due to growth of combined russian attacks.
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Yevlash noted that Ukraine lacks sufficient SAM systems and ammunition to effectively repel russian strikes. However, Ukraine's allies are aware of these needs, and the country is counting on their help.
The speaker explained that the shortage of systems is due to the fact that Ukraine does not produce them on its own. At the same time, the increase in missile spending is due to russia's more intense combined attacks.
"As you see, Ukraine's territory is large, and there is a large number of critical infrastructure facilities that need to be constantly covered," Yevlash summarized.
Earlier Defense Express reported that S-400 had taken a hit from Ukrainian HIMARS rocket.
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