Ukraine's envoy to US says 'We need the missiles'

"The devastating effect of every overnight attack right now is unbelievable," Stefanishyna said. "Last night and the night before, it was 30 to 40 ballistic missiles."

While Ukraine was able to defend against Iranian- and Russian-built drones, it had not yet developed an effective way to defend against ballistic missiles, whose production is being rapidly increased by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"He has an intention to destroy Ukraine, and that's why, you know, we're looking for different capabilities. We have been successful in everything, but so far, for this winter, we need the missiles."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to push for new air defenses against the escalating Russian attacks, and to jumpstart a new diplomatic effort to end the war.