"Ukraine has shot down more than 44,700 Shahed-type drones during the war with Russia, achieving a success rate close to 90 percent and aiming for 95 percent."
"Zelenskyy announced the deployment of over 200 experts to assist Gulf nations in defending against Iranian drones, emphasizing the cooperation between Russia and Iran."
"The problem is not efficacy, but expense. US ballistic interceptors cost up to $10m a shot, compared to roughly $3,000 for a Ukrainian interceptor drone."
Ukraine has reclaimed 400 square kilometers of territory and is successfully intercepting Russian drones, achieving a nearly 90% success rate. President Zelenskyy announced the deployment of over 200 experts to assist Gulf nations in defending against Iranian drones, which are similar to those used by Russia. Ukraine aims to improve its interception capabilities further and has offered protection to British bases. The cost-effectiveness of Ukrainian interceptors compared to US ballistic systems highlights a strategic shift in defense priorities against low-altitude threats.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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