Zelensky Announces New Missile Package for Patriot Air-Defense Systems
Ukraine's president said an agreement had been reached to supply missiles for Patriot systems, without naming the partner country involved.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has reached an agreement to receive a new package of missiles for its Patriot air-defense systems, according to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform.
Zelensky did not specify which country the agreement was reached with, the report said, leaving open questions about the source and scale of the new missile shipment.
Patriot air-defense systems have played a central role in Ukraine's efforts to intercept Russian missile and drone attacks throughout the war, and Kyiv has repeatedly requested additional interceptor missiles from Western partners to sustain its air-defense capabilities.
Ukraine's air-defense stocks, including Patriot interceptors, have faced recurring pressure amid sustained Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
No timeline for the delivery of the newly announced missile package was provided in the available report, nor was the quantity of missiles involved specified.
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- Zelensky announces new package of missiles for Patriot systems — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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