US EditionRussia took satellite images of U.S. airbase in days before Iranian attack, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian intelligence claims Russian satellites imaged Prince Sultan Air Base multiple times before Iran’s March 26 attack that wounded U.S. troops, highlighting alleged Russian support to Iran.
- On Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intelligence shows Russian satellites photographed Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia three times on March 20, 23, and 25, days before Iran's March 26 attack.
- Iran struck the base on March 26, wounding American service members, as Zelenskyy stated he remains "100%" confident Russia shares intelligence with Tehran to help target United States forces across the Middle East.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denied providing intelligence to Tehran on Thursday, while NBC News could not independently verify the Ukrainian briefing, which lacked evidence of the alleged imagery.
- The alleged intelligence sharing heightens targeting risks for American forces in the Middle East, potentially forcing rapid adjustments to base defenses and regional force posture.
- During his Gulf tour, Zelenskyy secured defense agreements with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, seeking to export Ukrainian air-defense technology in exchange for "billions" in investment for the Ukrainian defense industry.
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Zelenskyy claims Russia took satellite images of US air bases in Gulf before Iranian attack; questions easing sanctions - The Tribune
According to Zelenskyy, Russian satellites imaged the base on March 24 and 25, suggesting they were preparing for the attack. He pointed out the hypocrisy of lifting sanctions when Russia is allegedly providing intelligence to Iran, which could be used for strikes on US, UK, and Middle Eastern targets.
Russia took satellite images of US airbase in Saudi days before Iranian strikes, claims Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed Russia captured satellite images of a key US airbase in Saudi Arabia multiple times in the days leading up to an Iranian strike, injuring at least 15 American soldiers. The attack on March 27 on the Prince Sultan Air Base included at least six ballistic missiles and 29 drones, according to Associated Press. Zelenskyy shares timeline of satellite images and strike In a post on X, Zelenskyy share…
Did Russian satellites track US bases just days before precise Iranian strikes? Zelenskyy suggests a timeline
Volodymyr Zelenskyy told NBC News it would be a "mistake" if American-made missile interceptors bound for Ukraine were diverted to Gulf countries being attacked by Iran.
Russia Took Satellite Images of U.S. Air Base
“Russia took satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days before Iran attacked the site and wounded American troops, according to a summary of Ukrainian intelligence,” NBC News reports.
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