# Zelensky says Ukraine needs 5% of US Patriot missile stocks to survive winter

https://mins.news/en/item/20889

- TASS, 2026-08-13 06:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2172213

> Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine received 2.5 times fewer Patriot interceptor missiles this year than in 2025 and needs 5% of US stockpiles to get through the winter. He is negotiating for additional missiles and seeking US approval for licensed production in Ukraine, but says he has received no clear acceptance.

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