‘We know Shaheds’: Ukraine touts drone expertise in US-Israel war with Iran
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Iran reportedly possesses tens of thousands of Shahed drones, with footage showing large underground stockpiles, indicating long-term deployment capabilities.
- Iranian-designed drones have been used in recent attacks across several Gulf countries, with over 1,000 drones detected and intercepted in the UAE alone.
- Ukraine, having faced extensive Shahed drone attacks from Russia over the past four years, has developed cost-effective interceptor drones that collide midair with incoming threats, offering a cheaper alternative to expensive missile defenses.
- Ukrainian manufacturers like Skyfall produce 3D-printed interceptor drones capable of speeds up to 310 km/h, and Ukraine is now sharing its expertise and technology to assist partners, including the US, in countering Iranian drone threats in the
