Over 200 Ukrainian Experts in Middle East to Help Fight Drones, Zelensky Says

CV Cassandra VinogradNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-18 · 11:48 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that over 200 Ukrainian experts currently stationed in the Middle East will assist in combating drones. Zelensky stated that Kyiv received requests for assistance from 11 countries in the region. These experts possess experience in countering drone attacks, as Russia has been deploying such weapons against Ukraine for years. The deployment aims to leverage Ukraine's expertise in drone defense to aid Middle Eastern nations facing similar threats. The specific countries receiving assistance were not disclosed.

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11 countries in the region have asked for Kyiv’s assistance.

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Over 200 Ukrainian experts in Middle East to help fight drones.

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Russia has launched such drones against Ukraine for years.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 11 countries in the region have asked for Kyiv’s assistance. Russia has launched such drones against Ukraine for years.

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