Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Kyiv has received a specific request from the US for help in dealing with drones in the Middle East, Reuters reports.

“We received a request from the United States for specific support in protection against ‘shaheds’ (Iranian-designed drones) in the Middle East region,” Zelensky wrote in English on the X social media platform.

“I gave instructions to provide the necessary means and ensure the presence of Ukrainian specialists who can guarantee the required security.”