Ukraine may test first European anti-ballistic missile system this winter

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine hopes to test the first European system designed to protect against ballistic missiles as early as this winter. The system is being developed jointly with partners.

As reported by Suspilne, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is working with European partners to develop a system to protect against ballistic missiles.

The president thanked the Danish defence industry and other partners for their involvement in the project.

"I hope that this winter we will test a new, first European anti-ballistic missile system and achieve some results. We all need this," Zelenskyy said.

He stressed that such cooperation is important not only for Ukraine's security but also for the whole of Europe.

Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Denmark could provide assistance in the form of radar systems as part of the Freyja anti-ballistic missile programme.

Earlier, Zelenskyy outlined what will be included in Denmark's new aid package for Ukraine worth DKK 4.8 billion (approximately €643 million).