The Institute for the Study of War reports that a lack of Western-provided air defense systems has allowed Russia to maximize damage to Ukraine's energy capacity in 2024.
Russian forces are likely trying to exploit Ukrainian air defense missile shortages in a renewed attempt to collapse Ukraine's energy grid, ISW reported.
Ukraine needs more Patriot and IRIS-T systems to protect its critical infrastructure against Russian ballistic missile strikes this winter, DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko told Reuters.
As winter approaches, Russia's increasing missile buildup for potential attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, Ukraine's Security Council chief says.