Ukraine has received 11 requests for help downing Iranian drones, Zelenskiy says
The Straits Times
KYIV, March 9 - Ukraine has received 11 requests from countries neighbouring Iran, as well as from the U.S. and Europe, for help downing drones fired by Tehran, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday after a week of conflict in the Middle East. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KYIV, March 9 - Ukraine has received 11 requests from countries neighbouring Iran, as well as from the U.S. and Europe, for help downing drones fired by Tehran, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday after a week of conflict in the Middle East.
Kyiv is seeking to leverage its deep experience countering Russian drones based on Iranian designs as it pushes its allies for more weapons capable of shooting down ballistic missiles fired in Russian air attacks on its cities.
"There is clear interest in Ukraine's experience in protecting lives, relevant interceptors, electronic warfare systems, and training," Zelenskiy said on X after a national security meeting.
"Ukraine is ready to respond positively to requests from those who help us protect the lives of Ukrainians and the independence of Ukraine."
He added that some requests have been met with "concrete decisions and specific support", without providing further details.
Zelenskiy had earlier told the New York Times that Ukraine sent interceptor drones and a team of experts to protect U.S. military bases in Jordan after a request by Washington on Thursday.
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