News story | Date: 22/01/2026 | Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

Russia's relentless missile attacks on Ukraine continue. Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukraine.

Air defence is a priority for Norwegian military support to Ukraine. Through the Nansen programme, NOK 85 billion has been set aside for civil and military support to Ukraine in 2026. We will continue to support Ukraine in the fight they are facing," said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Russia is carrying out targeted attacks with drones and missiles against Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This is causing power and heating losses in the harsh Ukrainian winter, where temperatures this week are down to minus fifteen degrees Celsius.

The NASAMS air defence systems have been donated by a number of countries, including the United States, Canada and Lithuania, in addition to Norway. The system has proven to be very effective against Russian missiles. As the system owner, Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine.

'Through cooperation with the United States and others, Norway has quickly delivered air defence missiles to Ukraine at a critical stage so that the NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukrainian citizens from deadly air strikes,' said Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik.

'The Ukrainians are exposed to missile and drone attacks almost every night. Right now, large parts of Kyiv are without heating, water or electricity due to Russian attacks. I met with President Zelensky in Kyiv last week, and this is exactly the kind of help they need to protect themselves against these attacks,' said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.