Ukraine’s air defense problems could become even more severe due to the impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict, according to a report by CNN, which points to a growing shortage of interceptor missiles available to Western allies.

The report says the Pentagon has already used a significant portion of its interceptor missile stockpiles during operations in the Middle East. As a result, Ukraine may face an even deeper shortage of air defense munitions and will likely need to look for alternative solutions.

The situation is further complicated by Washington’s position. U. S. President Donald Trump, responding to Volodymyr Zelensky’s requests for additional air defense supplies, said the United States also needs those missiles. He also noted that Ukraine had already received substantial amounts of American military aid during Joe Biden’s presidency.

Against this backdrop, the Ukrainian Air Force acknowledged that it failed to intercept any of the missiles launched during Saturday night’s Russian strike.

On the same day, Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces had carried out a group strike on military targets in Kyiv. According to the ministry, the targets included a Ukrainian defense industry facility and a fuel storage depot.

According to CNN’s assessment, if shortages of Western interceptor missiles persist, Ukraine’s air defense capabilities could deteriorate even further while Russian strikes continue.