Ukraine receives major air defence missile package after shortage – Zelenskyy

Several air defence systems in Ukraine had been left without missiles, but a major package arrived on the morning of 16 January 2026.

Source: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference in Kyiv with Czech President Petr Pavel, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine, a Ukrainian news agency

Quote: "Today we can probably say it as it is. Sometimes you want to speak frankly but there is no possibility to do so… For example, until this morning, we had several systems without missiles. And today I can say this openly because today I have these missiles.

Today, thank God, since the morning we have received a substantial package. It is now in Ukraine… But this comes with such effort, with blood, with people's lives."

Details: Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs regular deliveries of missiles and support that goes beyond words about the "strong people of Ukraine".

Quote: "We are waiting for fast deliveries of what our partners have."

Background: During a press conference with Petr Pavel, Zelenskyy also commented on remarks by US President Donald Trump about ending the war in Ukraine, saying Russia is the one delaying the signing of a peace agreement.

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