Russia reports shortages of surface-to-air missiles (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,504) (euobserver.com)

• Critical shortage of interceptor missiles for Russian Pantsir units
• Forced reliance on rapid-fire guns due to missile scarcity
• High vulnerability of integrated air defense to small-scale drone strikes

"On day 1,504 of the conflict, reports indicate that Russian Pantsir short-range air defense systems are facing critical shortages of interceptor missiles. As supply chains falter, these units are increasingly forced to rely on secondary autocannons for interception. Concurrently, video evidence illustrates the vulnerability of these complex systems to low-cost Ukrainian loitering munitions. This asymmetric attrition suggests a degradation of Russia’s ground-based air defense network, as expensive hardware is neutralized by inexpensive drone technology, reflecting a broader challenge in maintaining high-tech military assets during prolonged high-intensity combat operations."