“Russia has ordered 2,400 shaheeds.” Zelensky told the G7 about Iranian drones and expected modern air defenses.
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The leaders of the G7 countries have an unexpected meeting in connection with the massive strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and cities of the countries, which are taking place for the second day in a row. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky told the G7 leaders that Russia ordered Iran to capture kamikaze drones and deliver them, as soon as possible to pick up modern air defense systems for Kyiv.
“Russia ordered 2,400 shaheeds from Iran alone,” Zelensky said, according to our intelligence.
According to Zelensky, Ukraine is particularly interested in obtaining medium and long-range anti-aircraft missile systems, which, according to him, a layered defense system has probably been created. “The air shield for Ukraine is an element of our peace formula.
He also turned into French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian government Mario Draghi with the release of SAMP-T anti-aircraft missile systems. “We strongly insist on the supply of SAMP-T systems. If possible, they are needed in the coming months,” Zelensky clarifies.
This SAM, a launcher that is placed on a Renault truck, is designed to protect aircraft from obstacles and ballistic missiles.
Additional air defense systems of Ukraine may be transferred as early as July. Then Washington can supply the new NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems, which the United States developed jointly with Norway, or its modernized version of NASAMS II.
In recent weeks, Russia has been widely using Shahed-136 against Iranian kamikaze drones.
With them, the Russians attack both military and civilian infrastructure. In particular, on October 11, with their help, a blow was struck at the Ladyzhynska TPP in the Vinnitsa region.
It was previously assumed that Russia could receive 300 such devices.
In addition, Ukrainian intelligence reports that Iranian drones have already been brought by the Russians to Belarus, and with directions they are attacking the northern and western regions of Ukraine. “Iranian kamikaze drones Shahed-136 will follow in Belarus. As of October 10, 32 UAVs were delivered for severe cases in the country, and 8 more are expected to be received by October 1,” the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on October 11.
Zelensky focused on the fact that the territory of Belarus is already being used to study aggression against Ukraine. “Now the president sees even greater crimes. Russia is trying to draw Belarus directly into this war,” he said.
The reason, according to Zelensky, may be a provocation indicating an “attack against Belarus”, which, according to him, Kyiv never plans and is not going to. “We offer our own solution: an international mission of observers to monitor the situation can be deployed on the border of Ukraine and Belarus,” Zelensky said.
On Monday, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko instructed the country’s Defense Ministry to prepare to receive the Russian military. He stated that Belarus and Russia are considering a joint “regional group operation”, but did not specify what exactly it would be. Lukashenka in Ukraine provides for the establishment of a new grouping in accordance with the fact that with the territory, the point is likely to strike at Belarus.
G7 Final Statement
Following the meeting of the G7 leaders, a final statement in which Ukraine’s commitment “for as long as it happens” is constantly respected. They also:
- Warned Russia that the use of any weapons of mass destruction would entail serious consequences and condemned the “nuclear” rhetoric of the Russian Federation;
- They called on Belarus to stop helping Russia in the war;
- They reaffirmed that they do not recognize the annexation of Ukrainian territory;
- They condemned the strikes on the civilian infrastructure of Ukraine, as well as other steps taken by Moscow aimed at escalating the conflict.
“The settlement should include: the participation of those present in the UN Office for the Protection of Territory and Sovereignty, the preservation of Ukraine’s capabilities in the future, the restoration and reconstruction of Ukraine, including the search for opportunities to ensure this at the expense of funds from Russia,” the statement said. their statement.
“Group of Seven”, which must be called to the occasion for the incidents committed during the war against Ukraine.
What is “Shahed-136”?
In Ukraine, these drones were first talked about on September 13, when reports appeared on the Internet that the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down an unusual UAV with the inscription “Geran-2” near Kupyansk. According to the wreckage, a resemblance to Iranian kamikaze drones “Shahed-136” was found in it.
The fact that Iran is placing drones in Russia has been mentioned earlier. Two weeks before this, the American press, citing an intelligence source, reported that on August 19, Iran handed over to Russia the Mohajer-6, Shahed-129 and Shahed-191 drones intended for reconnaissance, target designation, patrol and strikes. on the ground
“Shahed-136”, renamed by the Russians into “Geran-2”, is loitering entertainment, a separate type of aircraft.
Appearing at the front, “Shaheds” immediately became a headache for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Photos of destroyed equipment were published on the Internet, infections, as reported, about six UAVs.
Accurate casualty figures were not available, although prominent Ukrainian military expert Taras Chmut said that “unused items” of equipment were destroyed in just one day in three different studies.