Trending Now - Ukraine's Anti-drone Technology Gains Traction Amid Regional Tensions

WHO:

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

CNN, Fareed Zakaria (interviewer)

Russia

Iran

WHAT:

Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones.

Zelensky stated it is "100% facts" that Iran has used Russian-made Shahed drones to attack US bases.

Shahed drones have been linked to attacks on various countries in the region.

Thousands of Shahed drones have been launched by Russian forces since the fall of 2022.

WHERE:

United States (US) bases targeted by Iranian attacks.

Ukraine (context of drone usage).

WHEN:

Interview aired on Saturday, March 13th, 2026.

Mass use of Shahed drones began during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which started in 2022.

WHY:

Iran is using Shahed drones as a cheaper alternative to expensive missiles.

HOW:

Shahed drones were pioneered by Iran and have been utilized en masse in the Russia-Ukraine war.

(UPDATED March 15, 2026 13:17 UTC)

In an interview that aired last Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that it is "100% facts" that Iran has used Russian-made Shahed drones to attack U.S. bases, highlighting the ongoing supply of these drones from Russia to Iran. Since the fall of 2022, thousands of Shahed drones have been launched by Russian forces, with their mass use beginning during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Zelensky emphasized that Iran is employing these drones as a more cost-effective alternative to expensive missiles, linking them to attacks on various countries in the region.