# Zelensky blames Western partners for Ukraine’s failure to down missiles

https://mins.news/en/item/13929

- TASS, 2026-08-05 09:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169171

> Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Ukraine’s failure to intercept missiles on its Western partners. Commenting on overnight developments, he said they resulted from delayed deliveries of interceptors or an unwillingness to provide them. His remarks attributed the unsuccessful missile defenses to shortcomings in external support.

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