Zelensky seeks more missile interceptors in talks with NATO chief Rutte

Ukrainian President ​Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he had spoken with NATO ​Secretary ‌General Mark Rutte ⁠about the possibility of securing more ‌air defence interceptors. Zelensky earlier said interceptors “could have saved lives” in the aftermath of Russian strikes overnight which killed at least 17 people in Kyiv. Rutte later posted on X he was speaking with allies to “continue to get Ukraine the air defences they urgently need”. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.