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Ukraine Sends 200 Military Experts to Gulf for Drone Defense

3/21/2026

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Ukraine has dispatched over 200 military experts to the Gulf to counter Iranian drone attacks, including Shahed drones.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the experts are active in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, with more personnel ready.
The move follows Gulf nations' requests for support amid Iranian strikes.
Zelensky noted Ukraine's drone warfare experience and that 90% of Russian losses were caused by drones, signaling regional security partnerships.

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Ukraine has dispatched over 200 military experts to the Gulf to counter Iranian drone attacks, including Shahed drones.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the experts are active in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, with more personnel ready.
The move follows Gulf nations' requests for support amid Iranian strikes.
Zelensky noted Ukraine's drone warfare experience and that 90% of Russian losses were caused by drones, signaling regional security partnerships.