Ukrainian officials say Ukraine is struggling to defend against a Russian ballistic missile barrage, stating that Patriot interceptor missiles are running low. According to reports, Ukrainian authorities communicate the situation to allies and urge faster transfers of additional high-end Patriot interceptors drawn from existing stockpiles. The officials’ message focuses on the operational need to maintain air-defense coverage during periods of sustained Russian strikes. While the reports describe the missile barrage as one that Ukraine could not fully stop, they also highlight that available defenses, including Patriot systems, are a key part of Ukraine’s attempt to intercept incoming missiles. The accounts do not detail specific numbers of interceptors expended or the exact timing of the request across outlets, but they converge on the central point: Ukraine’s interceptor supply for Patriot is constrained, and officials are pressing partners to replenish it promptly to sustain air-defense performance.