Politics · 18 March 2026

Zelenskyy warns Europe to prepare for drone attacks

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European nations must get ready for drone strikes by criminals, terror groups, and individual attackers as technology develops. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, told UK lawmakers on March 17 that widespread attacks are now much cheaper, making them widely available. He highlighted Russia's use of drones designed in Iran, such as Shaheds, referring to both regimes as 'brothers in hatred'.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 March 2026 at 3:48

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