France pledges interceptor missiles to Ukraine after Russian strikes

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on August 22, 2026, that France would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine following fresh Russian strikes. Ukraine's air defenses had been depleted by the latest wave of Russian attacks.

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France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes

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This Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are running short after the latest round of deadly Russian attacks. Details from the ground by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze.