[Shortage of "Patriot" missiles, Europe wants to protect its own use and is unwilling to aid Ukraine] On November 10, sources revealed that European countries' inventory of interceptor missiles used in the "Patriot" air defense system is currently tight, so they are unwilling to provide it to Ukraine. The shortage of interceptors faced by Ukraine may continue for at least another year. Bloomberg reported on the 9th, citing people familiar with the matter, that the stocks of PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptors used by the US-made "Patriot" air defense systems in European countries have been reduced to minimum levels. Therefore, these countries are often reluctant to provide existing interceptors to Ukraine before receiving a clear commitment from the United States to replenish supplies. (Xinhua News Agency)