Over 200 Ukrainian military experts in Gulf region to counter Iran’s drones
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Ukraine deployed 200+ military experts to the Gulf region to develop countermeasures against Iranian drones used in the war.
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Ukraine has deployed more than 200 military experts to the Gulf region to develop countermeasures against Iranian drones being used in the conflict. President Zelenskyy characterized Moscow and Tehran as "brothers in hatred" and asserted that Iran's drones contain Russian components, underscoring what Ukraine views as direct coordination between Russia and Iran in the war. The deployment signals Ukraine's effort to gain technological advantage against unmanned systems that have inflicted significant damage on Ukrainian infrastructure and military assets. By positioning experts in the Gulf, Ukraine appears to be seeking regional intelligence and possibly technical assistance to neutralize the drone threat. The move reflects the broadening international dimensions of the Russia-Ukraine war, with competing powers leveraging regional partnerships.
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Ukraine deployed over 200 military experts to the Gulf region to develop drone countermeasures and seek regional intelligence and technical assistance.
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