Coverage dated August 17, 2026

Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry

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By Nick Paton Walsh, Victoria Butenko, Natalie Wright, Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Near Kyiv (CNN) — It is the most sought-after weapon in the world, but sits idle, in a cornfield, its cannisters empty, last fired 10 weeks ago.

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    Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Nick Paton Walsh, Victoria Butenko, Natalie Wright, Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Near Kyiv (CNN) — It is the most sought-after weapon in the world, but sits idle, in a cornfield, its cannisters empty, last fired 10 weeks ago.

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    Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Nick Paton Walsh, Victoria Butenko, Natalie Wright, Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Near Kyiv (CNN) — It is the most sought-after weapon in the world, but sits idle, in a cornfield, its cannisters empty, last fired 10 weeks ago.

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