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+++ Ukraine-Krieg +++: Strahlenwerte von AKW Saporischschja nach Angriff im Normbereich

Russische Drohnen greifen Region Kiew zweiten Tag in Folge an +++ Ukrainischer Minister: Lebensmittellager durch Angriffe zu 90 Prozent zerstört +++ Kreml: Momentan keine Friedensgespräche mit Ukraine +++ Der Newsblog.

+++ Ukraine-Krieg +++: Strahlenwerte von AKW Saporischschja nach Angriff im Normbereich

Following the US military's research, the news agency AP has found that Europe is experiencing a "more than critical" shortage of modern interceptors. This deficiency is largely attributed to the conflict between the US and Iran, according to a US defense representative in Europe and a NATO representative to AP. The situation raises concerns about the vulnerability of NATO states in the event of a potential Russian attack.

The US defense representative specifically highlighted the lack of Patriot interceptors, which are capable of countering Russian hypersonic missiles. NATO confirmed the limited stocks of Patriot systems among US and NATO forces in Europe. Both sources preferred to remain anonymous. The US military definitely does not have enough Patriot systems to defend against a possible prolonged ballistic missile attack, said the US representative.

It possesses only limited capabilities for defense against a single ballistic missile attack or a Russian missile off course.

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