“I would like to note that domestic air defense specialists are at the highest level, by the way, but they work with ballistic threats. As for short-range air defense – how to deal with large-scale attacks by “Shahed” (kamikaze drones made by Iran) – I believe no one,” Zelenskyy said earlier.
Earlier, Zelenskyy said he would gladly sell Ukraine’s drones and PAC-3 missile expertise, which the Gulf states possess in abundance. In the first days of the war, they used more than 800 PAC missiles, while Kyiv has received only about 600 since 2022, according to reporting in the New York Times.
Ukraine is set to sign more agreements in the region, according to Zelenskyy.
“They (Middle East and Gulf countries) have strong financial resources and experience in dealing with advanced threats, but they need our expertise in dealing with drones. This includes all types of drones, ‘Shahed’ drones that cause massive damage to infrastructure, and FPV drones that are now being used for targeted attacks on military bases and facilities in the region,” Zelenskyy said Thursday at a Cabinet meeting. which discussed fighting Russia.
“The first agreements have already been prepared by our teams. Ukraine has the most experience in the world in using drones. We offer the countries of the Middle East and the Gulf a cooperation that benefits both parties: our knowledge and technology, and their funding. And we are working hard to make this happen. Our contribution to security in the region will also be a real contribution to international security,” Zelenskyy added.
