Protection against Iranian attacks: Zelensky meets with Ukrainian military experts in Saudi Arabia

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Ukrainian military experts currently in Saudi Arabia to discuss key requirements for strengthening air defense in the region.

According to Ukrinform, Zelensky announced this on Facebook.

“I met with our military experts who have been in Saudi Arabia for over a week now. Guys reported on the team’s first results and shared conclusions at both the operational and broader levels. The main task of our air defense experts in this region is to identify challenges and determine what changes are needed to strengthen the protection of people and lives from Iranian 'shaheds' and missiles. I am grateful to the guys for their exceptionally prompt and thorough work. There are concrete steps we can take together with our partners,” the president stated.

Zelensky noted that “even in such a short time, Ukrainian experts were able to share extensive expertise and demonstrate how we in Ukraine protect our lives and infrastructure. Ukraine's expertise is unique, and recognized as such, and that is why everyone is so interested in our technologies and experience. We are ready to support the protection of those who help us defend our independence. We discussed the key elements needed to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s air defense capabilities. This concerns, above all, approaches to shooting down drones. Ukraine is ready for long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation. I am proud of our people and the strength of Ukraine”.

As reported by Ukrinform, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 228 Ukrainian military experts are currently working in the Middle East.

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