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Jaymie Vaz

The U.S. military turns to Ukraine for a desperate fix to the deadly Iranian drone problem

The United States military is reportedly in talks with Ukraine to acquire drone interceptors, a crucial move to counter the deadly threat of Iranian drones in the ongoing war. Per Newsweek, this development signals a significant shift in strategy, with President Donald Trump expressing openness to the idea, stating, “I’ll take any assistance from any country.” 

In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, “We received a request from the United States for specific support in protection against (Iranian-designed) ‘shaheds’ in the Middle East region.” He added that he immediately “gave instructions to provide the necessary means and ensure the presence of Ukrainian specialists who can guarantee the required security.” 

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