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Russia increases ballistic missile production amid Ukraine's Patriot shortage

8 sourcesPublished 09/09/2026, 11:24 · Updated 10/09/2026, 08:53

Russia produces about 100 ballistic missiles per month, while Ukraine faces a shortage of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors. The stock of missiles for Patriot systems in Ukraine is nearly depleted, and it is unclear when new supplies may arrive. Meanwhile, allies are reluctant to share their stocks due to depletion.

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100 ballistic missiles produced by Russia monthly
Patriot missile stocks in Ukraine are depleted
144 ballistic missiles launched by Russia at Ukraine in August
Uncertainty over new missile supplies for Patriot
Allies unwilling to share interceptors

Russia · Ukraine · The Economist · PAC-3 · F-16 · AIM-120 · AIM-9 · Sergiy Grabskyi

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