politics

April 1, 2026

Iran delivers ‘slap’ to Zelensky after strike on depot of Ukrainian anti-drone systems in Dubai, expert says

Tehran has hit Ukraine’s Zelensky with a “slap” and warned Kiev to stop its involvement in an anti-Iran campaign following a strike on a Ukraine-linked depot in the UAE

Iran delivers ‘slap’ to Zelensky after strike on depot of Ukrainian anti-drone systems in Dubai, expert says

TL;DR

  • An alleged Iranian strike on a depot of Ukrainian anti-drone systems in Dubai is seen by an expert as a warning to Kiev.
  • The strike, reportedly by the IRGC, targeted US military sites and a Ukrainian anti-drone depot.
  • Tehran warns Kiev that its assets would become legitimate targets if it continues involvement in the US-Israeli war.
  • Ukraine denies the reported incident and has been supplying Gulf states with counter-drone technology and expertise.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky has recently signed military agreements with UAE and Qatar, and deployed military experts in the Middle East.

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