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Ukraine Open to Sharing Anti-Drone Expertise With Allies, Zelenskyy Says
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Ukraine is prepared to share its operational experience and technologies for countering Iranian-made drones with international partners, provided that the defense of Ukrainian cities remains the primary focus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on February 2.
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The President addressed recent discussions regarding the involvement of Ukrainian experts in assisting allied nations with air defense challenges.
While expressing a willingness to cooperate, Zelenskyy emphasized that his immediate focus is the ongoing protection of Ukrainian territory.
“My priority is clear. This morning I held a conference call, and again we discussed how to better protect Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv. We have many different challenges,” Zelenskyy said.
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The President noted that he is fully aware of his responsibilities and strategic priorities regarding the safety of Ukrainian citizens amidst the current security environment.
The President’s comments follow a statement by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who indicated that the United Kingdom would engage Ukrainian specialists to assist partners in intercepting Iranian-designed loitering munitions.
However, Zelenskyy clarified that he has not yet received formal, direct requests on this matter.
“I haven’t received any direct requests—neither from Great Britain, nor from any of the partners, nor from representatives of the Middle East. I haven’t spoken to anyone about this, so there’s nothing more to talk about, to be honest,” the President told journalists.
Zelenskyy highlighted the evolution of military cooperation since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. He reminded reporters that Ukrainian personnel originally traveled to partner nations—including Germany, the UK, and the US—to receive training.
Now that Ukraine has accumulated significant data on drone warfare, the President suggests the flow of information can become reciprocal.
“We have very experienced people; we are ready to share information. Let our partners come to us, we can continue this,” Zelenskyy said. “Today, when these very countries, our partners, turn to us, we are open to sharing our experience and technologies.”
The President concluded by reaffirming that Ukraine remains open to sharing the expertise of its military personnel, as well as drone and air defense operators, with the nations that have supported Ukraine’s defense efforts.
Earlier, an Iranian drone struck the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus shortly after Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized the United States to conduct defensive strikes from British facilities, according to the Cyprus Mail and Daily Mail.
The attack caused minor damage and no casualties, but prompted the relocation of military families as a precaution. British officials said the incident involved a one-way attack drone, with unconfirmed reports suggesting it may have been a Shahed-136 similar to those used by Iran across the region and by Russian forces in Ukraine.
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