Ukraine Patriot Crews Break the Norm, Fight Russia With Fewer Missiles0

• Business, Finance, Military & Defense, patriot-missile, russia, ukraine
• April 14, 2026

Ukrainian soldiers operating US-made Patriot air defense systems are deviating from traditional engagement practices and firing fewer interceptors in battles against incoming Russian missiles. Loading audio narration… The commander of a Ukrainian Patriot unit said that standard air defense doctrine calls for firing between two and four interceptors at each incoming Russian cruise or ballistic