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Zelenskyy: Ukraine Sends Military Experts to Counter Iranian Drones

3/18/2026

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, announced that over 200 Ukrainian military experts are assisting Middle Eastern countries in countering Iranian Shahed drone attacks.
During his March 17 speech to the British Parliament, Zelenskyy said Ukraine can produce 2,000 interceptors daily.
He noted the unsigned United States (U.S.) drone deal and said he is ready to extend offers to other partners, while linking Ukraine's defense expertise to Gulf security concerns.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, announced that over 200 Ukrainian military experts are assisting Middle Eastern countries in countering Iranian Shahed drone attacks.
During his March 17 speech to the British Parliament, Zelenskyy said Ukraine can produce 2,000 interceptors daily.
He noted the unsigned United States (U.S.) drone deal and said he is ready to extend offers to other partners, while linking Ukraine's defense expertise to Gulf security concerns.