Zelenski says US Patriot missile deliveries are monthly but insufficient

Ukraine has an agreement with the United States to receive Patriot missiles on a monthly basis, President Volodimir Zelenski said during a press conference in Belgrade on 8 August 2026. The announcement followed a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Zelenski stated the quantity of missiles provided under the agreement is not enough to meet Ukraine’s air defence requirements.

On the night of 7 to 8 August 2026, Russia launched six missiles at Ukraine. None were intercepted, according to reports. Zelenski did not specify the exact number of missiles Ukraine will receive monthly under the agreement. He also did not clarify whether the deal was new or an extension of an earlier arrangement.

Where the reports disagree

Digi24 reported that the agreement on monthly Patriot missile deliveries was previously undisclosed, while Kyiv Post described it as an existing arrangement. La Tercera stated Ukraine receives a third fewer missiles this year compared to last year, a figure not mentioned in other reports.

What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated digests mentioned the six Russian missiles launched on 7 to 8 August 2026 or that none were intercepted. The left-rated digests did not include the claim that Ukraine receives a third fewer missiles this year compared to last year, as reported by La Tercera.