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Ukraine deploys units to five Middle East countries to intercept drones

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20-03-2026 | 10:02

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Ukraine deploys units to five Middle East countries to intercept drones

Ukraine has deployed military units to five Middle Eastern countries to help protect critical and civilian infrastructure against drones, Ukrainian security council secretary Rustem Umerov said on Friday after visiting the region.

He said the teams had been sent to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, which have come under fire during the Iran war. Further steps for "long-term security cooperation" have been outlined with each of the five nations, he said, without giving details.

"Ukrainian military specialists are operating in each of ⁠these countries under the coordination of the National Security and Defense Council," Umerov wrote on X.

Kyiv has said nearly a dozen countries have sought its help and advice in defending against cheap kamikaze drones, which Iran is using against its Gulf neighbors. Russia has launched similar drones at Ukraine since its 2022 invasion, and Kyiv has developed its own advanced interceptor drone capabilities.

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