Zelenskyy Confirms Ukrainian Drone Operations in Middle East Against Shahed Units
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially acknowledged on April 10, 2026, that Ukrainian special forces have been conducting active operations in Middle Eastern countries. Using domestically produced interceptor drones, Ukrainian units have reportedly shot down Iranian-made Shahed drones during the ongoing 'Iran war.' These remarks, embargoed until Friday, highlight Ukraine's expanding global role in counter-drone warfare and its intent to disrupt Russian and Iranian military supply chains outside of Eastern Europe.