Ukraine’s Patriot crews fire one interceptor per missile to stretch scarce stockpiles

A Ukrainian Patriot unit reports firing only one interceptor per incoming Russian missile to conserve scarce stockpiles, diverging from the usual two-to-four interceptors per target; the tactic, described as manual mode due to limited automation, underscores ongoing stockpile strains and could offer lessons for NATO allies on conserving interceptors in high‑intensity conflicts.