Zelensky: Ukraine receives average of just 12 Patriot missiles per month this year

The head of state made this announcement during a conversation with journalists, according to a Ukrinform correspondent. “The PURL program covers many different items: 20-millimeter rounds for the F-16, HIMARS, as well as Patriots and AIM. We buy a lot from the U.S. Europe paid, everything arrived, and everything was fine. But in some cases, especially with the Patriots, it’s a major challenge. Twelve missiles a month, on average—that’s what we’ll be getting in 2026,” Zelensky said. The president noted that the search for interceptor missiles is something he works on every day. “And when there’s a positive decision from one country or another, and they give me 5, 10, 20, or even just 2 missiles—I’m very grateful.