Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

Associated Press (AP) National SecurityNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By VOLODYMYR YURCHUK and HANNA ARHIROVAApril 10, 2026 at 09:23 AM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Ukrainian military personnel have shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in several Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war. The operations, which involved domestically produced interceptor drones, aimed to support partners in countering the same weapons Russia uses in Ukraine. Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian forces participated in active defensive operations before the recent ceasefire among Iran, the United States, and Israel. While he did not specify the countries involved, he confirmed Ukrainian personnel operated across multiple nations to strengthen their air defense systems. In return, Ukraine is receiving weapons to protect its energy infrastructure, along with oil, diesel, and financial assistance to bolster its energy stability.

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Zelenskyy previously said that 228 Ukrainian experts were deployed in the region.

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In exchange for support, Ukraine is receiving weapons to protect its energy infrastructure, along with oil, diesel and, in some cases, financial arrangements.

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Ukraine took part in the defensive operations before the tentative ceasefire in the Middle East was reached among Iran, the United States and Israel this week.

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Ukrainian forces took part in active operations abroad using domestically produced interceptor drones.

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Ukrainian military personnel have shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war.

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Israel 50% United States 50% Shahed ×370% Russia ×270% Middle East ×280% Iran ×480% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×490% Ukraine ×790%

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shahed drones 100% ukrainian forces 90% middle eastern countries 80% air defense system 70% iran war 70% interceptor drones 60% volodymyr zelenskyy 60% ukraine 50% russia 40% energy infrastructure 40%