France boosts military support to Ukraine after deadly Russian drone strikes

On August 21, 2026, a Russian drone attack on a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killed 16 people and injured 130. In response, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine to bolster its air defense. Macron spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, confirming increased military support and cooperation. Ukraine has been actively seeking more interceptor missiles to defend against ongoing Russian attacks.