In a recent interview, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the US has redirected 20,000 specialized anti-drone missiles designed to counter Russian Shahed drones to the Middle East. This decision, made by the Biden administration, was intended to bolster Israel's defense against drone attacks from groups like Hamas and the Houthis, primarily after recent escalated hostilities. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of these weapons for Ukraine's defense, as Russia has intensified its aerial assaults, launching a considerable number of missiles and drones against Ukrainian targets.
This morning, my defense minister informed me that the United States has sent those missiles to the Middle East.
We were counting on that project - 20,000 missiles specifically designed to intercept Shaheds. It is not expensive, but it is special technology.
In the Middle East, the US has been helping ally Israel defend itself from drone attacks by militant groups aligned with Iran.
Russia has escalated its attacks on Ukraine, including launching its largest aerial attack since 2022.
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