‘This issue concerns us’ — Zelensky warns Middle East war could strain Ukraine air defense supplies

March 2, 2026

Kyiv Independent: As the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran, Tehran retaliated by targeting Israel and U.S. military bases. The war has raised concerns in Ukraine about potential impacts on its air defense, which relies heavily on the US-made Patriot system, which is also used by the U. S. in the Middle East…