Macron pledges additional interceptor missiles to Ukraine as air defenses dwindle
French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris will send new interceptor missiles to Ukraine. The announcement came as Ukraine's air defenses face shortages after recent Russian strikes. The two sides continued exchanging fire on Saturday.
The pledge follows a series of Russian attacks that have struck civilian sites including apartment buildings in Kyiv, a munitions warehouse, and a shopping mall, with drone strikes causing numerous casualties. These assaults have depleted Ukraine's missile defense stockpiles, prompting urgent requests for replenishment from Western allies.
Saturday's cross-border exchanges continued without pause, with FRANCE 24 reporting from Ukraine on the escalating situation. The French commitment arrives as Ukraine faces mounting pressure to protect its cities and critical infrastructure from further aerial bombardment.
The delivery of interceptor missiles could provide Ukraine with a temporary reprieve in defending its urban centers, though sustained support will be needed to counter ongoing Russian strikes