Ukraine has received missiles for Patriot air defence systems and AIM missiles following recent meetings in the NB8 and Coalition of the Willing formats.
Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine
Details: "To be honest, some Patriot missiles have also arrived. I cannot say how many, but some. We need more," Zelenskyy said during a press conference with Estonian President Alar Karis in Kyiv on 25 August. He did not specify which type of missiles Ukraine received.
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According to the Ukrainian Defence Ministry, Patriot systems can use three types of missiles: PAC-2, PAC-3 CRI and PAC-3 MSE. PAC-2 missiles are primarily designed to engage aircraft and cruise missiles, while PAC-3 CRI and PAC-3 MSE can intercept ballistic assets.
