Canada sends AIM missiles for Ukraine air defences, Ukrainian minister says


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  • Friday, 06 Feb 2026

FILE PHOTO: Newly appointed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov addresses lawmakers during a session of Ukrainian parliament, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Andrii Nesterenko/File Photo

Feb ‌6 (Reuters) - Canada is ‌supplying AIM missiles ‌to strengthen Ukraine's air defences, Ukrainian ‍Defence Minister ‍Mykhailo Fedorov ‌wrote on X on ‍Friday, ​adding that ⁠delivery is already under way.

Fedorov ‌did not disclose ⁠the ‍number of missiles but ‍also said that ‌he had discussed joint drone production, military training and experience sharing in a call ‌with his Canadian counterpart, David ​McGuinty.

(Reporting by Anna PruchnickaEditing by David Goodman)

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