The Ukrainian Armed Forces do have a shortage of anti-aircraft guided missiles. This was stated by Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat during a telethon, commenting on The New York Times article that the United States will soon be unable to supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles.
"It is clear that there is a shortage of anti-aircraft guided missiles, no one hides it. That's why there are such fears in the Western press. I think our Western partners are well informed about the state of affairs with our air defense capabilities," Ihnat said.
He stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces spent a lot of missiles to repel the last three massive Russian attacks on December 29, January 2 and January 8.
Ihnat emphasized that today Ukraine depends on Western weapons supplies. It is not only about anti-aircraft guided missiles.
"We are getting more and more Western equipment, so it needs maintenance, repair, upgrades, replenishment, and ammunition. We also receive Soviet ammunition for anti-aircraft guided missile systems from countries that have such systems in service. There is a rationed supply according to costs," the speaker explained.
