https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-just-got-more-french-crotale-air-defenses-bad-news-for-russia-s-shaheds-and-cruise-missilesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-just-got-more-french-crotale-air-defenses-bad-news-for-russia-s-shaheds-and-cruise-missileshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-just-got-more-french-crotale-air-defenses-bad-news-for-russia-s-shaheds-and-cruise-missiles#u50076Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:50:29 +0000Ukraine has received additional French Crotale air defense systems to counter Russian cruise missiles and Shahed drones. This delivery coincides with a meeting of allies in Kyiv, where France and the UK pledged increased missile support. Andy Burnham arrived in Ukraine during these talks with intentions to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to seek a broader air defense boost while requesting that the next Coalition of the Willing meeting take place in September.Why it mattersRussia continues to utilize drone and missile strikes to target Ukrai