Zelenskyy: 11 countries have requested Ukraine's help in countering Shahed drones and more

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been told during a meeting of the National Security and Defence Council that 11 requests for Kyiv's support in countering Shahed attack drones have so far come from countries neighbouring Iran as well as from other partners of Ukraine.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "As of now, there are 11 requests from countries neighbouring Iran, European states and the US. There is clear interest in Ukraine's experience in protecting lives, relevant interceptors, electronic warfare systems and training.

Ukraine is ready to respond positively to requests from those who help us protect the lives of Ukrainians and the independence of Ukraine. Some requests have already been met with concrete decisions and specific support."

Details: During the meeting, the officials also reported on the prospects of the war in Iran and the possible repercussions if it drags on.

Zelenskyy added that Ukraine will determine which additional requests it can fulfil "without reducing our own ability to defend ourselves".

Quote: "Ukraine has long proposed that partners upgrade and strengthen joint capabilities to protect lives. We have spoken about joint defence against drones and missiles, as well as about destroying the relevant production facilities of aggressor regimes – weapons production used in attacks, including those happening now. Each of these regimes has set itself against the world – and this requires a response. Every Shahed production site is known.

The Iranian and Russian regimes support one another, and more information is emerging, including about Russian components in Shaheds striking Iran's neighbours."

Background: Ukraine has already sent interceptor drones and a team of UAV experts to help protect US military bases in Jordan, as the war involving Iran spreads beyond its territory, The New York Times has reported, citing Zelenskyy.

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