Imagine this: You’re fighting a war, and your ally promises you the weapons you need to defend yourself. Then, out of the blue, they send those weapons to a different conflict, leaving you vulnerable.
That’s exactly what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says happened to him. He told ABC News that the United States, in a move that feels like a gut punch, redirected thousands of anti-drone missiles – crucial for fighting off Russia’s relentless drone attacks – to the Middle East.
Zelenskyy claims the U.S. diverted “20,000 missiles” specifically designed to take down Iranian-made Shahed drones, which Russia is using to bombard Ukraine. These drones, while cheap, are a constant threat, and Ukraine desperately needs the tech to defend itself.
It’s a tough blow for Ukraine, especially as they’re facing a record-breaking Russian drone offensive. Just last night, Russia launched a massive attack, unleashing 479 drones and 20 missiles into Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force called it “an absolute record” for a Russian aerial offensive.
The Pentagon has remained tight-lipped about the situation, refusing to confirm or deny the transfer of weapons. But Zelenskyy insists these weren’t just any missiles; they were “special technology” designed to counter the specific threat of Shahed drones.
This isn’t the first time the U.S. has faced criticism for prioritizing other conflicts over supporting Ukraine. It’s a situation that begs the question: What’s more important, defending a democracy under attack or securing American interests in a different region?
Content adapted by the team from the original source: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/zelenskyy-us-moved-20000-missiles-fight-drones-ukraine/story?id=122662585
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