Ukraine becomes a shield in the Middle East: Zelenski sends military experts to neutralize Iranian drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will send specialists to the Middle East in the near future to provide support in combating Iranian Shahed drones. The mission is due to start as early as next week and comes after a request for help from the United States.
Zelenski sends military experts to neutralize Iranian drones PHOTO Profimedia
The announcement was made on Sunday, during a press conference. The Ukrainian leader explained that the specialists will analyze the situation directly in the region and provide technical expertise in the fight against drones.
“I think that next week, when the experts will be on the ground, they will assess the situation and provide assistance, because they come with the ability to help“, said Zelenski, according to News.ro.
The Ukrainian president emphasized that this cooperation could bring benefits to both sides. Kiev hopes that, in exchange for the aid, it will receive missiles for the American Patriot systems, which are considered essential for defending Ukraine against missile attacks launched by Russia.
Experience gained in the war with Russia
During the war with Russia, Ukraine developed effective defense methods against Shahed kamikaze drones, designed by Iran and widely used by the Russian military.
In a message published in English on the X platform, Zelenskiy stated that the initiative comes after a request from Washington.
“We have received a request from the United States for specific support in protecting against Shahed drones in the Middle East region“, he wrote. “We gave instructions to provide the necessary means and ensure the presence of Ukrainian specialists who can guarantee the necessary security“.
According to a source familiar with the situation, quoted by the press, the United States has asked for help to protect US bases and military personnel in certain countries in the region. The same source stated that the Ukrainian president has instructed his army to provide support, and Ukrainian specialists would begin the activity “in the next few days”.
