Ukraine Shoots Down Iranian Shahed Drones Across Middle Eastern Countries

Zelensky publicly confirmed Ukrainian forces had participated in shooting down Iranian Shahed drones across multiple Middle Eastern countries.

“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that his country’s technology was used to shoot down Iranian drones in the Middle East, after he had announced last month that expert teams had been deployed to the region following the outbreak of the United States-Israeli war on Iran”

Al Jazeera

He said the mission was not about training but about support in building a modern air defence system that can actually work.

Al Jazeera

Ukrainian forces took part in operations using domestically produced interceptor drones proven in countering Iranian-designed Shahed drones.

Zelensky said, Did we destroy Iranian shaheds? Yes, we did. Did we do it in just one country? No, in several.

This marks the first public acknowledgement of Kyiv’s assistance to the US and its allies in the region.

Ukrainian experts were able to quickly advise partner countries on strengthening their existing air defense architecture.

Ukraine shot down jet-powered drones as well, calling it a very good signal.

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Ukraine signed 10-year agreements with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.

In exchange for Kyiv’s support, Ukraine will receive interceptor drones and oil and diesel fuel.

We are helping strengthen their security in exchange for a contribution to our country's resilience.

The disclosure comes amid concerns that the Iran conflict could divert Western military support from Ukraine.

“Ukraine’s president announced that Ukrainian experts in the Middle East have already shot down Iranian drones in “several countries” with domestically produced interceptors”

Euronews

Zelensky warned that the coming spring and summer would be difficult for Ukraine.

Partners were continuing to supply missiles for Patriot systems.

The Guardian reported that European fashion retailers are facing fresh questions over supply chain oversight after a fire at a factory that supplied them killed at least 33 garment workers in Bangladesh.

Clean Clothes Campaign spokesperson Ineke Zeldenrust said the audit system was fundamentally broken.

Zelensky framed Ukraine's expanding security role as payback for the help the country has received.

The partnerships would be marketed as Kyiv seeks to formalize and expand its defense export role.

Kurdistan24

Members of the Ukrainian military are participating in consultations on the functioning of the Strait of Hormuz.

The development underscores Ukraine’s growing role as a security partner in counter-drone warfare.

The Financial Times noted that Ukraine's approach represents a shift from a country focused on defending its territory.