The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenski, reported that Ukrainian partners, including the United States, are asking Kiev for support in defence of the Iranian Shahed drones. As he explained, the partners anticipate both expert cognition from Ukraine and concrete action on this issue. Zelenski added that he has late held talks with the leaders of the Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, and subsequent meetings with the leaders of the region are planned. Coordination of actions is besides carried out with European partners.
Zelenski pointed out that anyone who struggles with Iran's attacks faces a hard challenge – Shahed drones, which are hard to shoot down without expertise and adequate weapons.
Of course, all our assistance will be possible only if it does not weaken our own safety in Ukraine and that it will be an investment in our diplomatic capabilities – we aid those who aid us, Ukraine, to bring the war closer to a worthy end added the president of Ukraine.
Greater threat than expected
Wednesday, CNN reported that U.S. government officials admit that Iranian Shahed drones pose a greater threat than previously thought. It was pointed out that the U.S. Air defence would not be able to intercept all drones, although another sources suggested that the authorities tried to minimize concerns and stressed that partner countries in the region had accumulated crucial defence resources.
CNN points out that Shaheds decision slow and low, making it easier for them to avoid anti-aircraft systems compared to ballistic missiles.
On Monday, Ukraine's abroad Minister, Andrij Sybiha, reported that Ukraine could send drone specialists to the mediate East, sharing experience and cognition in the fight against the Iranian Shaheds, provided Kiev's partners contribute to the ceasefire in conflict with Russia. Sybiha stressed that Ukrainian systems accomplish about 90% effectiveness in neutralising these drones, including thanks to national interception drones.
