Ukraine has faced Russian missile and drone attacks, often including Iranian Shahed drones. As a shield, Ukraine relies on a smorgasbord of air defense systems provided by Western partners.
With a $60 billion aid package stalled in Congress, Ukraine is desperately running out of ammunition and other supplies it needs to defend itself against airstrikes. Some Ukrainians expressed hope that the largely foiled attack on Israel would spur action in the U.S. Congress, where aid to Ukraine could be tied to continued support for Israel.. Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski praised Israel for repelling the attack in a post on Twitter. “Now it would make sense to strengthen Israel’s missile defense and equip Ukraine with similar systems,” he wrote. In a new report, the Institute for the Study of War noted that Israel's successful defense against Iran's attack "underscores the vulnerabilities that represent the continued deterioration of Ukraine's air defense" The report also noted that Ukraine's continued efforts to counter Russian missile attacks pose a continued vulnerability to Russian attacks.