March 5, 2026
Ukraine to Help U.S. Fight Iran's Shahed Drones in the Middle East, Zelensky Says
The United States has asked Ukraine for help fending off Iranian Shahed drones in the Middle East, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.
TL;DR
- The U.S. has requested Ukraine's assistance in defending against Iranian Shahed drones in the Middle East.
- Ukraine will provide specific support, including necessary means and Ukrainian specialists.
- Ukraine has extensive experience countering Shahed drones, as Russia has been using them since 2022.
- The Pentagon and at least one Gulf state are reportedly in talks to buy Ukrainian-made interceptor drones.
- Iranian drones are described as a 'serious challenge' for U.S. allies in the escalating Middle East conflict.
- Zelensky had previously suggested sending Ukrainian experts to the Middle East in exchange for Gulf leaders convincing Russia to implement a truce.
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