Ukrainian army personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in a number of Center Jap international locations in the course of the Iran conflict, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned, describing the operations as a part of a broader effort to assist companions counter the identical weapons utilized by Russia in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy made his first public acknowledgment of the operations Wednesday in remarks to reporters that had been embargoed till Friday. He mentioned Ukrainian forces took half in lively operations overseas utilizing domestically produced interceptor drones confirmed in countering Iranian-designed Shahed drones utilized by Russia in Ukraine.
“This was not a few coaching mission or workouts, however about assist in constructing a contemporary air protection system that may truly work,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
Ukraine took half within the defensive operations earlier than the tentative ceasefire within the Center East was reached amongst Iran, america and Israel this week.
Zelenskyy did not establish the international locations concerned however mentioned Ukrainian personnel operated throughout a number of nations, serving to strengthen their air protection techniques. He beforehand mentioned that 228 Ukrainian consultants had been deployed within the area.
In trade, Ukraine is receiving weapons to guard its power infrastructure, together with oil, diesel gas and, in some instances, monetary preparations, he mentioned.
Zelenskyy mentioned the agreements would bolster Ukraine’s power stability and described the partnerships as one thing that might “be marketed” as Kyiv seeks to formalize and develop its protection export function.
“We’re serving to strengthen their safety in trade for contributions to our nation’s resilience,” he mentioned. “That is way over merely receiving cash.”
