Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers help to Saudi Crown prince on combatting Iranian drones
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers help to Saudi Crown prince on combatting Iranian drones
"Ukraine has been fighting against (Iranian-designed) Shaheds' for years, and everyone acknowledges that no other country in the world has such experience, Zelenskyy said on Telegram of his conversation. We are ready to help and expect that our people will also receive the necessary support."
"Ukrainian manufacturers of cheap interceptor drones designed to knock out enemy unmanned aerial vehicles say they have the capacity to export in large volumes, amid inquiries from the US and Middle East prompted by the Iran war."
"Hundreds of drones based on Iran's Shahed model and now made in Russia fill Ukraine's skies during frequent attacks, and many are downed by air defences including western missiles, fighter jets, truck-mounted guns and interceptor drones."
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed Iran and Middle East security with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, emphasizing Ukraine's unique experience fighting Iranian-designed Shahed drones. Ukrainian manufacturers of interceptor drones designed to neutralize enemy unmanned aerial vehicles report capacity for large-scale exports, with inquiries from the US and Middle Eastern countries. Russia conducted a major overnight attack on Ukraine with 29 missiles and 480 drones targeting energy infrastructure across multiple regions, resulting in casualties in Kharkiv. Swedish authorities seized a Russian shadow fleet vessel suspected of transporting stolen Ukrainian grain, adding to international enforcement against Russian sanctions evasion.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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