Ukraine is pressing its European allies, notably NATO, to establish a no-fly zone in western Ukraine to shield crucial infrastructure and civilians from relentless Russian airstrikes. With insufficient anti-aircraft defenses, Ukraine seeks deployment of Patriot systems in Poland and Romania, aiming to safeguard against Russian missiles penetrating neighboring airspace. Despite recent commitments, including Romania’s promise of Patriot missiles, Ukraine faces severe energy crises due to targeted attacks on its production and distribution networks.