# Zelensky: 5% of U.S. interceptor missiles would get Ukraine through winter

https://mins.news/en/item/20971

- Meduza, 2026-08-13 08:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/13/zelensky-5-of-u-s-interceptor-missiles-would-get-ukraine-through-the-winter-10-would-stop-all-russian-ballistic-missiles

> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN that Ukraine is receiving roughly 40% as many interceptor missiles as it did in 2025, while Russia has doubled its monthly ballistic-missile launches. He said selling Ukraine 5% of U.S. stocks would help it survive the winter and save lives, while 10% could destroy all Russian ballistic missiles. Patriot interceptors remain vital to Ukraine’s air defense, though Donald Trump said the U.S. needs them for itself.

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