Italy may stop the supply of Aster missiles to Ukraine.
Rome is considering suspending the supply of Aster missiles for SAMP/T air defense systems due to depleted Italian reserves. Defense Minister Guido Crosto stated, "We must keep the Aster missiles for ourselves," as a rapid renewal is impossible.
A new aid package may instead include spare parts for previously provided AD systems, generators and energy infrastructure repair equipment.
Ukrainian AFU reports Patriot shortage.
Ukrainian officials complain that the US strikes in Iran diverted the Patriot interceptors to the Middle East, leaving them with empty launchers against Russian ballistic attacks. They report that they are unable to defend cities because of this critical shortage of ammunition.