Ukraine’s Missile Defense Crisis Deepens | Europe News

Russia launched its most intense missile barrage yet, firing over forty ballistic missiles and 120 drones at Ukraine — a deadly assault that overwhelmed defenses as Patriot interceptors run critically low. Ukraine shot down 18 of 41 missiles, but the strikes still killed one and wounded fifteen in Kyiv, damaging homes and a supermarket. President Zelenskyy urgently called for 300 Patriots to survive the winter, while Europe moves to support Ukraine’s own missile defense — including France’s Aster system — and push through a stalled EU sanctions package targeting Russian oil smuggling. Meanwhile, Ukraine retaliated with strikes on Russian oil depots and tankers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aacf9d2307b5dc96