Ukrainian experts are traveling to the Middle East to help countries in the region repel attacks by Iranian kamikaze drones, amid rising tensions with Iran that began last weekend.
The information Volodymyr Zelensky it was confirmed by the Ukrainian president on his official Telegram channel, as reported by the Ukrainian Militarnyi portal reported. The website also emphasized that these plans are not expected to affect the defense capabilities of the country, which continues to face Russian attacks on a daily basis.
Zelenskyi attended a meeting on the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region, where they discussed the challenges facing Ukraine and its partners, as well as opportunities to protect human lives, avoid further escalation of war and stabilize global markets.
Ukraine also consults with its European and American partners, 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 deployed more than 800 different types of missiles and more than 1,400 attack drones in recent days. “Ukrainian experts will work on the ground, and the teams are already discussing this,” the Ukrainian president said.
“We stand ready to help protect lives, protect civilians, and support real efforts to stabilize the situation and especially to restore safe shipping in the region.”
The Ukrainian military has gained unique practical experience in combating Iranian kamikaze drones in a large-scale war, gained on the active battlefields of the ongoing war against Russia.
It is worth noting that Russia and Iran are military partners, as it should be Oleksandr Merezhkothe head of the foreign affairs committee of the Ukrainian parliament also pointed out. The Associated Press for him, he emphasized that the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine are related to Iran’s attacks.
Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky. This content is generated using artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editorial team.
