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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Zelensky Warns Prolonged Iran War Could Threaten Ukraine's Air Defense Supply
Caption: Zelensky Warns Prolonged Iran War Could Threaten Ukraine’s Air Defense Supply. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict could reduce supplies of critical air defense systems needed by Kyiv. U.S.-made Patriot interceptor missiles are central to Ukraine’s ability to repel Russian rocket and missile attacks. American forces are currently deploying Patriot systems in the Middle East, raising fears that stockpiles could be depleted if fighting intensifies. European officials have privately expressed concern that sustained U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran may limit future deliveries to Ukraine. Zelensky said that while supplies remain stable for now, a long and intense war would “certainly affect” availability. Ukraine has relied heavily on Patriot systems throughout its four-year defense against Russia’s invasion under President Vladimir Putin. Air defense remains one of Kyiv’s top military priorities as Russian missile and drone attacks continue. “For us, this is our life,” Zelensky stressed, underscoring how vital interceptor missiles are to protecting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Volodymyr Zelensky,Donald Trump,Patriot missiles,Ukraine air defense,Vladimir Putin,Russia invasion,U.S.-Iran conflict,Middle East war,missile interception,Kyiv security,Pentagon supplies.
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