Ukraine's deep strikes leaving Russia short on air defense missiles, possibly at an "unsustainable rate"
Russian air defense capabilities are reportedly under strain due to a shortage of S-300 missile interceptors. Ukrainian officials suggest that Russia's repurposing of these missiles for offensive strikes has contributed to the depletion of their defensive stockpiles.
Why it matters
Highlights a potential shift in the military balance of the Russia-Ukraine war, suggesting Russia's defensive vulnerabilities are increasing.
Kyiv - Russia is running low on a key type of missile interceptor, sources tell CBS News, which could be helping Ukraine launch effective strikes deeper inside Russian territory as analysts note a possible changing of the tide in Kyiv's favor more than four and a half years into the war.
Relies heavily on Ukrainian intelligence sources, which may present a specific perspective on the conflict's status.
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