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Iran has deployed hundreds of its Shahed 136 drones in attacks across Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE over the last 48 hours as part of a strategy to intimidate its Gulf neighbors and retaliate against US aggression.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposes sending drone interception specialists to the Middle East in exchange for a ceasefire with Russia.

The unexpected attack on the British air base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, was carried out using the Iranian Shahed-136 drone, renowned for its extensive use in the Ukraine war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlights the challenges in missile defense as observed in the Middle East and offers Ukraine's expertise to assist other nations in countering similar threats.

During the night, Russian forces launched 123 attack drones 'Shahed' and various types of decoy drones at Ukraine, with the Ukrainian military successfully neutralizing most of them.

The article outlines the military capabilities of Iran, particularly highlighting hypersonic missiles and Shahed drones, amidst the ongoing conflict perceived by the regime as a fight for survival.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the destruction of a network used by Iranian-made 'Shahed' drones that were launching attacks from Belarus, improving Ukraine’s defensive capabilities.

Ukraine has successfully destroyed a guidance system used by Shahed drones that were launching attacks from Belarus.

Ukraine has dismantled a Wi-Fi network that was enabling Russian Shahed drones to infiltrate the country from Belarus.

Ukraine's air defences have successfully intercepted a significant number of aerial threats since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

A recently released video by the Ukrainian Air Force shows an F-16 fighter jet intercepting an Iranian Shahed drone using a cost-effective laser-guided missile.

Russian forces have started using Shahed loitering munitions to transport first-person view drones, according to military experts.

On Sunday night, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 83 Shahed drones, resulting in casualties and damages in multiple regions.

Ukraine's Air Force released a video showing an F-16 fighter jet destroying a Russian Shahed drone, highlighting successful aerial operations against enemy drones.

Ukrainian forces are using Soviet-era cargo planes armed with miniguns to hunt Russian Shahed drones, as reported by a French television crew from TF1 who observed a mission involving civilian volunteers.

General Oleksandr Syrskyi praised the effectiveness of Ukrainian-made interceptor drones in January, highlighting their success in neutralizing Shahed drones.

An Iranian Shahed-139 drone approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea raises concerns about Iran's potential real-time tracking capabilities provided by Chinese Yaogan and Jilin satellites.

The Ukrainian Navy successfully downed nine Russian Shahed-136 drones within 24 hours leading up to February 4, 2026.

Russian Shahed-type drones have targeted infrastructure facilities in Kryvyi Rih, causing explosions and panic among the residents.

Russian Shahed drones are deploying PTM-3 anti-tank mines across Ukraine, which become difficult to detect due to snow cover.

Ukraine and the UK have announced the start of series production of Octopus interceptor drones, with the UK set to produce 1,000 units beginning in February to be sent to Ukraine.

A Ukrainian expert discussed the functionality of a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) mounted on Russian Shahed drones, which can autonomously lock on and fire at targets such as Ukrainian aircraft.

Russia has been reported to arm Shahed-type drones with MANPADS heat-seeking missiles, enhancing their capabilities against low-flying aircraft.