Trump Dashes Zelensky's Patriot Dream as Putin Exploits Ukraine's Air Defence Gap
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jul 31, 2026, 22:12 IST | Updated: Jul 31, 2026, 22:12 IST
Russia unleashed a massive air assault across Ukraine on Thursday, firing over 70 missiles and 280 drones, exposing severe gaps in Kyiv's air defence and shelter networks. As Ukrainian forces retaliated with long-range drone hits inside Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky's push to manufacture U.S. Patriot interceptors domestically has hit a major wall after President Donald Trump expressed doubts. We break down Ukraine's shelter crisis, the air defence crisis, and what Trump's position means for Kyiv's survival.
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