Kyiv, July 7 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday (local time) renewed his appeal for enhanced air defence support, urging the United States to grant Ukraine licences to produce Patriot missile systems domestically, saying it would significantly strengthen the country's ability to protect lives amid continued Russian missile attacks.

In a post shared on X, Zelenskyy said Ukrainian air defence forces had successfully intercepted all six Kalibr cruise missiles and 31 of the 33 cruise missiles launched by Russia overnight.

"All six Kalibr missiles were shot down last night, and 31 out of 33 cruise missiles were intercepted, meaning whenever the necessary capabilities are available, our warriors deliver truly high intercepti...