Ukrainian Forces Shot Down Iranian Shahed Drones In Middle Eastern Countries

Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war.

“Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian military personnel have shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine”

Associated Press

Zelenskyy described the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine.

Associated Press

He said the operations were not training missions but active combat engagements using domestically produced, battle-tested interceptor drones.

Zelenskyy did not identify the countries involved but said Ukrainian personnel operated across several nations.

In exchange, Ukraine is receiving weapons to protect its energy infrastructure, along with oil, diesel, and financial arrangements.

The disclosure came before the tentative ceasefire in the Middle East was reached among Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Zelenskyy framed the partnerships as strategic, saying Ukraine is helping strengthen their security in exchange for contributions to Ukraine's resilience.

He described 10-year agreements reached with three countries, with security talks underway with Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

CBC

The arrangements include weapons to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure, along with oil and diesel supplies.

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

Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps after Putin announced a temporary Easter truce.

“Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces took part in active operations abroad using domestically produced interceptor drones”

Inquirer

Putin declared a 32-hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend.

Previous ceasefire attempts have had little impact, with both sides accusing each other of violations.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov described Putin’s move as a humanitarian gesture.

Peskov also confirmed that Putin’s envoy Dmitriev is in the United States for meetings focused on economic issues.

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

He expects Western allies to restore full sanctions on Russian oil.

The Independent

Russia has been profiting from a surge in global energy prices.

Ukraine has stepped up strikes on Russian energy sites to cut oil revenues.

Zelenskyy said partners had urged Kyiv to scale back attacks during Iran’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz.