France leaving its own skies exposed as Macron rushes missiles to Ukraine?

France is stepping up military support for Ukraine as President Emmanuel Macron announces additional interceptor missiles for Kyiv amid intensifying Russian missile and drone attacks. Macron said on August 22 that France would accelerate deliveries of military equipment and strengthen cooperation with Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to protect its skies. The announcement followed a deadly Russian double-tap strike on Kryvyi Rih and continued attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. Zelensky said his call with Macron also focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defences, securing additional war financing and accelerating deliveries of French weapons.