Zelenskyy: Ukrainian Forces Shoot Down Iranian Shahed Drones in Several Middle Eastern Countries
President Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces have successfully shot down Iranian Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries, exchanging military expertise for infrastructure protection and financial support.
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According to the Associated Press, Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly acknowledged the relevant operation for the first time on the 8th. The details of his talk with reporters could not be released until today.
Zelenskyy pointed out that Ukrainian forces are participating in military operations overseas using combat-tested, domestically produced interceptor drones.
According to Agence France-Presse, following attacks on the US and Israel, Iran launched a series of retaliatory drone strikes. Kyiv has dispatched dozens of anti-drone personnel to at least four Middle Eastern countries.
Speaking to media including AFP, Zelenskyy said: "We demonstrated to several countries how to operate the interception equipment. Did we shoot down drones? Yes, we did. Was it only in one country? No, it was in multiple countries."
Referring to the Iranian-made drones, he said: "This is not a training mission or an exercise, but assisting in the establishment of a modern air defense system that can truly be effective. Yes, they shot down Shahed drones."
Zelenskyy had stated earlier this week that even if the US and Iran reach a two-week ceasefire agreement, Ukrainian drone units will remain in the region.
He said: "In return for our professional technical support, we will receive different forms of feedback. Some are interception devices used to protect our energy infrastructure, and some are financial arrangements." Zelenskyy also mentioned that Ukraine might also receive oil supplies. (Translated by He Hong-ru) 1150410
Zelenskyy pointed out that Ukrainian forces are participating in military operations overseas using combat-tested, domestically produced interceptor drones.
According to Agence France-Presse, following attacks on the US and Israel, Iran launched a series of retaliatory drone strikes. Kyiv has dispatched dozens of anti-drone personnel to at least four Middle Eastern countries.
Speaking to media including AFP, Zelenskyy said: "We demonstrated to several countries how to operate the interception equipment. Did we shoot down drones? Yes, we did. Was it only in one country? No, it was in multiple countries."
Referring to the Iranian-made drones, he said: "This is not a training mission or an exercise, but assisting in the establishment of a modern air defense system that can truly be effective. Yes, they shot down Shahed drones."
Zelenskyy had stated earlier this week that even if the US and Iran reach a two-week ceasefire agreement, Ukrainian drone units will remain in the region.
He said: "In return for our professional technical support, we will receive different forms of feedback. Some are interception devices used to protect our energy infrastructure, and some are financial arrangements." Zelenskyy also mentioned that Ukraine might also receive oil supplies. (Translated by He Hong-ru) 1150410