US military expresses interest in Ukrainian drones – Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the US military had contacted the Ukrainian side seeking expertise on Shahed drone interception.
Source: Ukrinform, citing Zelenskyy speaking at a meeting with journalists, as reported by European Pravda
Details: According to Zelenskyy, the American side had reached out to Ukraine several times.
Quote: "There were several requests either to help a particular country or to assist the Americans. Our soldiers are in contact at different levels. We received letters, calls and requests across all military institutions."
Details: He added that Ukraine had responded to these requests.
Zelenskyy also noted that he discussed Ukraine's expertise in protection against Shahed drones with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Bahrain.
Background:
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine is not at war with Iran, adding that sending Ukrainian soldiers to the Middle East would be about expert assessment.
- On 13 March, Donald Trump said that the United States does not need Ukraine's help to shoot down Iranian drones in the Middle East.
- Zelenskyy responded by calling the statement "rhetoric."
Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!