Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv is ready to share its battlefield experience in countering Iranian-made drones with countries facing similar threats, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.

In a post on social media platform X, Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s exposure to sustained drone attacks since Russia’s invasion has provided valuable expertise that could strengthen regional air defence systems.

“Everyone can now see that Ukraine’s experience in defence is, in many respects, irreplaceable,” he wrote, adding that Kyiv is prepared to deepen cooperation with partners that have supported Ukraine during the war.

He also called for broader collaboration on Europe’s collective defence capabilities, stressing the importance of joint efforts to counter evolving aerial threats.

Ukraine first encountered Iranian-manufactured drones in late 2022 after Russia acquired the systems from Tehran. Since then, Moscow has expanded its use of unmanned aerial vehicles in large-scale and coordinated attacks.

According to Ukraine’s defence intelligence, Russia initially deployed around 30 Shahed drones per month but significantly increased operations over time. Officials said the peak came in July last year, when Moscow reportedly launched 802 drones in a single month.

Military analysts say the surge in drone strikes forced Ukraine to improve its air defence technology and counter-drone tactics, developments that now form the basis of its proposed cooperation with other nations facing similar threats.