201 drone experts have been dispatched to the Middle East

 Direct translation

War rages across the world, transcending geographical boundaries! Zelenskyy leaks information: 201 experts have been dispatched to the Middle East

Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor : Fang Xun  / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0319/2361591.html

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recently issued multiple public warnings that the rapid development of drone technology has fundamentally changed the nature of modern warfare, stating that "war no longer has distance." He pointed out that Ukraine currently faces attacks from 350-500 Russian drones daily, while Moscow is massively shifting to drone production, planning to increase the daily attack volume to 600-800 drones by 2026, with a final goal of exceeding 1,000.

In a March 16 interview with the New York Post, Zelenskyy stated, "Russia is cutting back on missile production and instead investing heavily in the mass production of drones. Today, they are launching 350-500 attacks on Ukraine per day, with plans to increase to 600-800 by 2026, but the ultimate goal is 1,000 per day." He emphasized that to intercept such a large-scale attack, Ukraine would need at least 2,000-3,000 interceptor drones daily (each costing only $3,000-$5,000), far less than the cost of using Patriot missiles (approximately $4 million each).

Zelenskyy specifically mentioned that Ukraine has shared this low-cost interception experience with Middle Eastern countries (having sent 201 experts to the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and other countries to assist in defending against Iranian Shahed drones), and indicated that it could supply its partners with at least 1,000 interceptor drones daily.

In a speech at Sciences Po on March 13, Zelenskyy further pointed out the exponential growth in drone range: "Drones can already fly 3,000-5,000 kilometers, and will soon reach 10,000 kilometers. No continent is safe; this crisis is only months away, not decades." He emphasized that technology has made "distance" no longer an obstacle, and terrorists, criminal groups, and even individuals could easily acquire similar capabilities, calling on Europe and the world to prepare for a "drone tsunami" as soon as possible.

Zelenskyy's remarks come at a time of multiple geopolitical crises: The conflict with Iran has led to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have rebounded, and Russia is using this opportunity to shift towards saturation attacks with cheap drones to maintain pressure. Ukraine itself has already achieved long-range strike capabilities exceeding 1,700 km (such as the February attack on the Ukhta oil refinery) and is accelerating the development of long-range/maritime drones in cooperation with the UK and others.

Analysts believe that Zelenskyy's remarks demonstrate Ukraine's technological resilience and export potential, while also putting pressure on Western allies (especially the Trump administration in the US): Ukraine's experience can be directly used for Middle East defense as leverage to obtain more military/economic support. The White House has not yet officially responded to Zelensky's Middle East aid proposal, but the Ukrainian Defense Industrial Base (DIB) has indicated its readiness to expand production capacity. Russia has not yet issued an official response, but intelligence indicates its Shahed drone production line is rapidly expanding.