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NATO allies fear that the United States will postpone transferring Patriot missiles to Ukraine until the November 3 midterm elections. Kyiv is awaiting Hegseth’s signature.
Zelenskyy reported that Russia attacked Ukraine with 16 missiles and more than 280 drones. There are hits, and 12 people injured in the strike on a university campus in Kyiv.
Ukraine is awaiting Pete Hegseth's signature on the delivery of missiles for Patriot and NASAMS systems. Kyiv is also negotiating with Europe and other partners for interceptors.
Ukraine and its European partners plan to test the FREYJA anti-ballistic system by the end of 2026. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the initial results of the development and Norway’s active participation in the project.
The Russian Federation’s overnight strikes damaged infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa region and eight other regions. A woman was killed in Kyiv, and 24 people were injured.
The Norwegian Air Force has put the C-UAS on duty at Ørland Air Base. The system detects, jams, and destroys drones weighing up to 150 kg.
Finland did not refuse to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine, as it does not have them in service. The country is participating in the procurement of American weapons for Ukraine, but does not have any interceptors of its own.
As a result of Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv and the region, four people were killed, including a three-year-old child. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia through new sanctions and for Ukraine to be provided with more air defense systems.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the effectiveness of ambassadors will be measured by the amount of weapons, finances, and political decisions attracted. He emphasized the need to revise the KPIs of embassies for these tasks.
President Zelensky stated that Ukrainian pilots are training in Sweden, and soon "Gripens" will appear in the sky. Work with France on the supply of "Rafale" fighters is ongoing.
President Zelenskyy reported that preliminary data indicates Russia's use of a North Korean ballistic missile. He called on partners to provide air defense missiles to stop the war.
Ukraine and European partners have founded the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, which is launching the creation of a joint anti-ballistic system FREYJA. Well-known European defense companies are joining the project launch.
Ukraine has something to offer European partners, and the FREYJA project is not only about protecting Ukrainian skies but also a response to the threat from Russia to all of Europe.
President Zelenskyy stated that the existing anti-ballistic missile capabilities are insufficient, and the number of ballistic missiles will increase. Ukraine proposed to European leaders the creation of a joint air defense system FREYJA, offering its own interceptor missile.
Britain is transferring 6,000 Martlet missiles to Ukraine to destroy drones. The laser-guided weapons will protect energy infrastructure and vital logistics hubs.
Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh called on Europe to achieve technological sovereignty. She emphasized the importance of updating weapon software and the risks of dependency.
Air Defense destroyed 59,000 targets and repelled 25 airstrikes in a month. Thanks to innovations and private groups, 95% of the interception process has been automated.
Yurii Ihnat stated there is a shortage of air defense missiles due to intensive shelling. Currently, Patriot and NASAMS launchers remain half-empty.
Ukraine offered its experience in destroying "Shaheds" to protect the US in the Middle East. Ukraine's experience in organizing the use of weapons against a wide range of targets can help other countries.
RTX plans to manufacture AIM-120C-8 missiles in Europe for air defense needs. This will allow the US to focus on producing the newer AIM-120D-3 modification.
For over three weeks, Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets did not have enough missiles to shoot down Russian drones and missiles due to depleted supplies from partners. This occurred precisely as Moscow was preparing for a large-scale winter air campaign.
President Zelenskyy stated that Norway has provided Ukraine with over ten NASAMS systems and missiles for them. The countries also worked on joint production and IRIS-T systems.
Russia is attacking Ukraine's water supply infrastructure. Expert Andriy Kramarov assessed the risks and protection capabilities in the context of limited air defense resources.
The first battery is expected in 2027 amid last year's drone incidents over strategic facilities.
President Zelenskyy stated that Norway's support in energy and air defense allowed Ukraine to maintain its energy system and protect infrastructure during winter. The aid included additional gas and PAC-3 missiles to counter ballistic threats, as well as NASAMS systems to protect energy facilities.
Ukraine and Norway have reached the level of strategic partnership, planning new joint projects in the military and energy sectors. President Zelenskyy discussed defense needs and future cooperation with the Prime Minister of Norway.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.
President Zelenskyy met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. He emphasized the need to close the sky over Ukraine, which will be a key factor in ending the war.
The European Union is preparing for a week of intense diplomatic meetings, including a meeting of defense ministers, an economic summit, and the Munich Security Conference. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend the Munich Conference.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to choose strikes instead of diplomacy, attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure. More than 400 drones and 40 missiles damaged facilities in Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Rivne regions.