Ukraine has received an additional batch of missiles for Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the "Coalition of the Willing" summit in Kyiv during a meeting with Estonian President Alar Karis.
Zelenskyy did not name the number of transferred missiles or the country that supplied them. According to him, only a small number of munitions have arrived so far, so Ukraine needs additional supplies.
In addition to missiles for Patriot, partners have transferred several Crotale anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine along with their missiles. The country also received AIM missiles, which are used to intercept Russian missiles.
During the summit, other aid packages for specific regions of Ukraine were also agreed upon. Belgium and Denmark supported the Mykolaiv direction, Estonia — the Zhytomyr region. Belgium and Germany will also prepare separate aid packages in the energy sector. Sweden will allocate funds for the production of Ukrainian drones. Additionally, the meeting participants supported several projects for veterans.
Earlier, Zelenskyy stated that at least 300 Patriot missiles are needed to ensure effective air defense of Ukraine during the winter period. The Air Force of Ukraine estimated the need at approximately 360 missiles.
The Ukrainian president also warned that Russian forces might concentrate missile strikes on Kyiv this winter.
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