Ukraine is facing increased difficulties defending against Russian ballistic missiles due to a perceived shift in US military resource allocation towards Iran. This weakening of Ukraine’s air defense capabilities has coincided with a surge in civilian casualties, reaching a peak of 437 deaths in July. SVT’s correspondent in Kyiv, Bengt Norborg, reports Russia is exploiting this vulnerability. The reduced defensive capacity hinders Ukraine’s ability to effectively counter incoming attacks. This situation raises concerns about the escalating impact on the civilian population. The shift in US focus appears to be directly impacting the conflict's dynamic on the ground in Ukraine, favoring Russian advancements.