Russian Strike Sparks Fire at Ukraine Port; Zelenskyy Seeks Interceptors

A Russian strike caused a fire at a Ukrainian port on August 13, 2026, according to Al Jazeera. The attack targeted infrastructure, though the exact location and scale of the damage were not specified. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for more interceptors, citing a severe shortage of Patriot systems. Al Jazeera reported that Ukraine has faced an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the U.S. went to war with Iran in February 2026. The article does not clarify whether the shortage is due to supply chain issues, diplomatic restrictions, or other factors.