Europe must prepare for drone strikes by terrorists and criminals, warns Zelenskyy

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Pippa Crerar Political editorMarch 17, 2026 at 08:38 PM
Europe must prepare for drone strikes by terrorists and criminals, warns Zelenskyy

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During a visit to the UK, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that European nations must prepare for potential drone attacks from non-state actors like terrorist groups and criminal networks. He highlighted the increasing affordability and accessibility of drone technology, making mass attacks possible for more than just wealthy states. Zelenskyy emphasized the alliance between Russia and Iran, noting Russia's use of Iranian-designed drones in attacks on Ukraine and the evolution of these drones with AI. He suggested the Middle East conflict is relevant to Ukraine due to shared military technology between Iran and Russia. Zelenskyy offered Ukraine's defensive support to Western allies, including interception teams and radar systems, to protect military and civilian sites.

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drone strikes 100% zelenskyy 90% non-state actors 80% ukraine 80% terrorist groups 70% russia 70% iran 60% shahed drones 60% military technology 50% europe 50%

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Center-Left (-0.40)
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Ukraine

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