- Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly disclosed that Ukrainian forces shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in several Middle Eastern nations.
- This marks the first official acknowledgement of Kyiv's aerial assistance to Western ally nations involved in the conflict with Iran.
- Zelensky said these operations are part of a wider effort to help partners counter the same weapons Russia employs in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian forces deployed domestically produced, battle-tested interceptor drones and military specialists in these active operations abroad.
- Ukraine has provided assistance to countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, with the US and European nations also requesting similar support due to Ukraine's expertise in drone defence.
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