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Ukraine Received New Batch of Patriot Missiles, But “Need More” — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received a new, undisclosed quantity of interceptor missiles for its Patriot air defense systems from partners, though he stressed the amount remains insufficient. Speaking at a briefing, as cited by UATV English , Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received "a little" — he declined to say how much — but "need more." He said partners have also…

Ukraine Received New Batch of Patriot Missiles, But “Need More” — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Ukraine has recently received a new batch of interceptor missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, though he stressed that the amount still falls short of what is needed. Addressing a briefing, Zelenskyy stated that the quantity he received was unspecified, but he explicitly mentioned the need for more.

Partners have also confirmed the delivery of several Crotale air defense systems along with the corresponding missiles, while Ukraine has obtained AIM interceptor missiles for its NASAMS medium-range air defense systems. This news followed the Coalition of the Willing summit held in the capital, where additional support packages were announced, with Belgium and Denmark pledging assistance for the Mykolaiv region, and Estonia committing support for the Zhytomyr region.

Zelenskyy also highlighted that coalition members endorsed several veteran projects, and Belgium and Germany separately announced energy support packages. Furthermore, Sweden is providing a significant financing package for the production of Ukrainian drones. The summit aimed to secure Patriot interceptors ahead of winter, address a $27 billion funding gap, and unlock the Black Sea.

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