US Patriot Diversion to Iran War Leaves Ukraine Exposed as Russia Escalates Strikes

Patriot interceptor supplies to Ukraine have dwindled since the US diverted missiles to the Middle East for its war with Iran. Russia has exploited the gap, intensifying ballistic missile strikes that killed at least 23 people and wounded over 100 in three days. Zelenskyy has repeatedly pleaded for more interceptors. PM Burnham now plans to lobby Trump in New York in September to release stocks before winter.