Ukrainian experts will travel to the Middle East to help countries in the region fend off attacks by Iranian kamikaze drones, amid rising tensions with Iran that began last weekend.
The information was confirmed by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyon his official Telegram channel, as reported by the Ukrainian portal Militarnyi. The website also emphasized that these plans should not affect the defense capabilities of the country, which continues to face Russian attacks on a daily basis.
Zelensky took part in a meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region, discussing challenges for Ukraine and its partners, as well as opportunities to protect lives, prevent further escalation of the war and stabilize global markets.
Ukraine is consulting with partners in Europe and the United States, as well as with Iran’s neighbors such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan and Bahrain. Negotiations with Kuwait and other countries in the region are also expected.
According to Zelensky, Iran has already used more than 800 missiles of various types and more than 1,400 attack drones in recent days. “Ukrainian experts will work on the ground, and the teams are already negotiating about this,” the Ukrainian president said.
“And we are ready to help protect lives, protect civilians and support real efforts to stabilize the situation and, in particular, restore safe navigation in the region.”
The Ukrainian army has unique practical experience in the fight against Iranian kamikaze drones in a large-scale war, gained on active battlefields during the ongoing war against Russia.
It is also important to remember that Russia and Iran are military partners, as noted by Oleksandr MerezhkoChairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Relations of Ukraine. Opposite the Associated Press he emphasized that the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine are linked to Iran’s attacks.
Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky. This content was created using AI and reviewed by editors.
