KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Ukrainian military troops intercepted Iranian-made Shahed drones across several Middle Eastern nations during recent conflicts with Iran, marking the first time he has publicly confirmed such overseas military activities.
The Ukrainian leader disclosed these operations during a Wednesday press conference with journalists, though his comments were held under embargo until Friday’s release.
According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian personnel participated in active military missions beyond their borders, deploying Ukraine-manufactured interceptor drones that have been proven effective in combat situations. He characterized these interventions as part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to assist allied nations in defending against the same drone technology that Russia regularly deploys in its ongoing assault on Ukraine.
