Ukraine Offers Drone Expertise to Combat Iranian Threats in the Middle East
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Ukraine is stepping up to offer its drone expertise to countries in the region struggling against Iranian drone threats. President Zelensky has confirmed that the U.S. and Gulf States are seeking Ukrainian interceptor drones to counter Iranian Shahed drones. Discussions are ongoing with U.S. and Gulf leaders, including Qatar and Kuwait, to acquire Ukrainian technology in exchange for support, such as Patriot missiles. With an escalating conflict involving Iran, Ukraine emphasizes that its experience is crucial in tackling these drone threats, offering to provide military assistance while calling for a ceasefire in its own ongoing conflict with Russia.
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