Ukraine Drone Experts Heading to Gulf as Russia Said Supplying Iran Intel on US Assets

Ukrainian military personnel with drone expertise are expected to arrive in the Persian Gulf region to help US allies counter Iranian drone attacks, a senior Ukrainian official told AFP. The Washington Post reported that Russia has been supplying Iran with intelligence on US military asset locations in the region, including warships and aircraft positions. President Zelensky confirmed the US requested Ukrainian assistance given Kyiv's extensive experience intercepting attack drones, with Ukraine seeking Patriot missiles and weapons production funding in exchange. Defense sector representatives noted significant interest from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and the US in Ukrainian counter-drone solutions.