Ukraine is making progress in developing its own ballistic missile defence system, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as his country continues to suffer daily Russian aerial attacks. "We can confirm that our arms manufacturers have already reached the required standard," Zelenskiy wrote on social media following a meeting with defence and security experts. I discussed our defense against Russian strikes with Prime Minister of Norway @jonasgahrstore. We are trying to… pic.twitter.com/JCxTC6ET6X— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 6, 2026However, the country remains highly vulnerable amid shortages of the interceptor. Zelenskiy has repeatedly called on allies to release their own stocks while Ukraine develops its own system.