Ukraine secures new Patriot missile package, Zelensky announces

Ukraine has secured a new package of missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who announced the agreement during a meeting with the Ukrainian community in the United States. Zelensky stated on September 23 that an agreement was reached with unnamed partners on the missile package, calling it a very important decision. The announcement follows Ukraine's discussions with partners on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, though the president did not specify the number of missiles involved. Ukraine urgently needs the scarce Patriot missiles to intercept ballistic threats used regularly in Russian attacks. The announcement comes after Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump on September 22, with both teams continuing work on establishing domestic Patriot missile production in Ukraine, though that remains a lengthy process.