France Delivers Interceptor Missiles to Ukraine Following Russian Attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the delivery of new French air interceptor missiles to Ukraine on August 22, 2026. The decision was made in response to a recent wave of Russian air attacks on Ukrainian cities, which have strained Ukraine's air defenses. The announcement was made after a phone call between Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. France24 reported that the missiles are intended to bolster Ukraine's ability to counter further Russian strikes. Rferl noted that the delivery follows a 'devasting' Russian attack on a Ukrainian city, underscoring the urgency of the situation.