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Ukraine sent drone experts to protect US bases in Jordan, Zelenskiy tells NYT

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Posted on March 9, 2026

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March 9 (Reuters) - Ukraine sent interceptor drones and a team of drone experts to protect U.S. military bases in Jordan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview with The New York Times

Ukraine Deploys Drone Experts to Safeguard US Bases in Jordan Amid Rising Tensions

Ukrainian Support for US Military Operations in Jordan

Deployment of Interceptor Drones and Experts

March 9 (Reuters) - Ukraine sent interceptor drones and a team of drone experts to protect U.S. military bases in Jordan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview with The New York Times published on Monday.

US Request and Rapid Response

The U.S. made the request for help on Thursday, and the Ukrainian team left the next day, Zelenskiy said adding that it was expected to arrive in the Middle East soon, according to the report.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine’s interceptor drones are low‑cost but highly effective, often around $1,000–$2,000 each, compared to millions for traditional systems (apnews.com).
  • The United States requested support on March 5, 2026; Ukraine responded immediately, sending equipment and specialists expected to arrive soon (apnews.com).
  • This deployment highlights how Ukraine’s drone defense capabilities are increasingly in demand by U.S. and Gulf partners amid a surge of Iranian Shahed drone attacks in the Middle East (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Ukraine send drone experts to Jordan?
Ukraine sent drone experts and interceptor drones to help protect US military bases in Jordan following a request from the United States.
Who confirmed Ukraine's drone mission to the Middle East?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the drone mission in an interview with The New York Times.
When did the Ukrainian team depart for Jordan?
The Ukrainian drone team departed for Jordan the day after the US made its request for assistance.
What type of drones did Ukraine send to Jordan?
Ukraine sent interceptor drones along with its team of drone experts.
Which news outlet published the interview with President Zelenskiy?
The New York Times published the interview with President Zelenskiy.

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