At the time when Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Congress, the US and NATO allies were already sending several anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine to defend the country .
CNN reported.
According to a senior US official, these shipments include Soviet-era mobile air defense systems SA-8, SA-10, SA-12 and SA-14.
The systems have a smaller altitude range than the S-300 system requested by Ukraine. However, they have a longer range than the Stinger missiles that have previously been delivered to Ukraine.
The systems that are heading towards us have the ability to hit cruise missiles.
According to an American official, the equipment received from partner countries is already on its way.
It is not yet known how the cargo will be redirected to Ukraine.
