UK & Ukraine Team Up to Counter Iranian Drones

0:00On March 2nd, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Ukrainian experts will team up with British specialists to help Gulf allies shoot down Iranian drones. This comes as Iran responds to recent U.S. and Israeli strikes. Starmer stressed that the UK is sticking to defensive measures in the region and not taking part in any offensive actions. Ukraine has not yet commented on the plan. The move highlights growing cooperation between Ukraine and its allies to counter drone threats. Growing on Keir's experience from years of Russian attacks, meanwhile Belgium seized a Russian oil tanker called the Athera in the North Sea over the weekend. The ship was part of Moscow shadow fleet dodging western sanctions, flying a fake guinea flag and heading back to Russia. French helicopters and special forces helped with the operation. Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky praised the seizure, calling it a strong hit against Russia's oil trade. He thanked Belgium and France for targeting a vessel already under U.S., EU and UK sanctions.

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