“Missiles for Patriot systems are the number one priority,” Mr Zelensky said on social media, where he reported the attack. The pledge marked an important shift, as Mr Trump recently adopted a more positive tone towards Mr Zelensky. Raytheon is a very strong defense company, and Ukraine has long been using its equipment to protect our people from vicious Russian attacks. Mr Zelensky has for several years been pleading for more and quicker Patriot deliveries from western partners. The plant in Russia’s Kirov region makes components for aircraft and missiles used in attacks on Ukrainian cities, Mr Zelensky said.