Head of State Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially confirmed that Ukrainian experts are involved in the process of directly destroying Iranian "shaheeds" in various countries in the Middle East.
Points of attention
- President Zelenskyy highlights successful operations in shooting down drones with jet engines, signaling Ukraine's progress in developing interceptors for combating advanced threats and garnering appreciation from partner nations.
- Ukraine's assistance in strengthening allies' air defense capabilities underscores its proactive support and expertise, positioning the country as a key player in enhancing regional security measures.
Zelenskyy told what Ukrainian specialists are doing in the Middle East
We sent our military experts to the Middle East, including experts in interceptor drones and experts in electronic warfare. And we demonstrated to some countries how to work with interceptors. Did we destroy the Iranian "shaheeds"? Yes, we did. Did we destroy them in one country? No, in several.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
According to the head of state, this can indeed be considered a real success.
Zelensky also drew attention to the fact that this is not about a training mission and training, but about involvement in the creation of a modern sky defense system.
Ukraine has already helped its allies strengthen their air defense — the partners are grateful to Kyiv for its active support and experience.
"We also shot down drones with jet engines. This is a very good signal, I think. We have shown that it works. Now it is a matter of time when we will mass-produce interceptors that will destroy drones with jet engines," Zelenskyy stressed.
