Zelenskyy: First U.S. Weapon Deliveries Under New Program Include Air Defence Missiles

The initial deliveries of military aid under a newly established program between the United States and Ukraine’s European partners will include critical missiles for NASAMS and Patriot air defence systems, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday.
According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine has already secured more than $2 billion to purchase U.S.-made weapons through a NATO-coordinated initiative known as the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). He added that the total amount pledged is expected to grow to $3.5 billion by October.
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv alongside European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Zelenskyy stated that the first two aid packages, each valued at $500 million, will “definitely include” air defence munitions.
Ukraine relies heavily on advanced Western air defence systems to intercept incoming Russian missiles. Following repeated deadly strikes on civilian areas, Ukrainian officials frequently urge international partners to expedite the delivery of more air defence equipment.
With winter approaching, Kyiv is also preparing for intensified attacks on its already damaged energy infrastructure. Authorities anticipate that Russia will increase its targeting of power and gas facilities during the colder months.
A senior NATO official confirmed that the first shipments of equipment under the PURL program are already underway, with four aid packages funded and deliveries in progress.