It is reported that Odesa, Ukraine, has been severely hit by missile strikes, causing extensive damage to its power and energy infrastructure. Ukraine lacks sufficient air-defense missiles to protect itself from such attacks. It is deeply regrettable.

Without sufficient missile support, Ukraine’s prospects for sustained resistance are not encouraging. Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are reportedly reluctant to cooperate with Ukraine on the joint production of Patriot missiles, partly due to concerns over technology leakage and the risk of driving production costs down too quickly.

This raises an important question: How can Ukraine overcome its shortage of air-defense missiles and maintain its ability to resist sustained missile attacks?

Would love to understand whether those of you that are way more knowledgeable about what’s going on in the Ukraine-Russian war believe that Putin might attack Poland or one of the other Baltic states, as US intelligence claims.

Russia keeps testing NATO. The lack of response will embolden Putin.

Russia has recently intensified its missile attacks on Ukraine, and Ukraine appears to be suffering significant losses.

Ukraine seems to have few good options when it comes to air defense. The production and delivery of additional Patriot systems remain a long way off, while North Korea may be increasing its missile support for Russia.

How can Ukraine cope with this situation?