Key facts
- Ukraine has received an average of 12 Patriot interceptor missiles per month from the U.S. throughout 2026, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Kyiv needs to intercept around 150 Russian ballistic missiles per month but receives about 150 Patriot missiles annually from the U.S.
- Transfers of additional missiles from European countries require approval from Washington.
- Zelensky is awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's signature on documents for missile supplies.
- Ukraine has experienced repeated disruptions to its early-warning systems for incoming Russian ballistic missiles.
- The war in the Middle East has negatively impacted military and financial support for Ukraine.
Ukraine has been receiving an average of 12 Patriot interceptor missiles per month from the U.S. throughout 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Oct. 27. Zelensky indicated that Kyiv requires approximately 150 Russian ballistic missiles to be intercepted each month but only receives around 150 Patriot missiles annually from the U.S. He mentioned that while some European nations have agreed to supply additional missiles from their reserves, these transfers are contingent on approval from Washington. Zelensky highlighted that documents requiring the signature of U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are pending.