Ukraine air defense fails to intercept Russian ballistic missile amid Patriot stockpile depletion

Ukrainian air defenses failed to intercept a single Russian ballistic missile overnight, according to TASS, which cites earlier reports of near-depleted Patriot missile stockpiles. The incident, if confirmed, signals a degradation of Ukraine's air defense capability at a critical moment, potentially exposing infrastructure and civilian areas to increased strikes. The claim is sourced from Russian state media and lacks independent verification, so the extent of the failure and its strategic impact remain uncertain.