---
title: "Zelenskyy: Ukraine Sharing Drone Expertise with Five Nations; Eyes Role in Strait of Hormuz Security"
date: 2026-03-20
author: "Panama Daily News"
url: https://panamadaily.news/2026/03/20/ukraine-drone-help-against-iran-attacks/
categories:
  - "Politics"
  - "World"
tags:
  - "drones"
  - "Iran"
  - "security"
  - "Strait of Hormuz"
  - "Ukraine"
---

# Zelenskyy: Ukraine Sharing Drone Expertise with Five Nations; Eyes Role in Strait of Hormuz Security

## What Happened

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is using its drone expertise to assist five countries facing attacks linked to Iran, and that Kyiv is exploring whether it can play a role in restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, according to remarks reported by PBS.

## Details from Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy described Ukrainian know-how with unmanned aerial systems as being put to use outside Ukraine to help other states respond to assaults tied to Iran. He also said Ukraine is considering whether it could contribute to efforts to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz, a key international waterway, as the conflict involving Iran continues to generate security concerns.

## Background

Ukraine has developed capabilities with drones that its president says are now being shared with other nations. Zelenskyy framed these efforts as part of broader security cooperation, though he did not detail which five countries are receiving assistance or provide operational specifics in the remarks reported by PBS.

## What This Means

If Ukraine is helping other governments with drone tactics, training or technology, those transfers could influence how states defend against or deter attacks associated with Iran. Zelenskyy’s suggestion that Ukraine could help restore security in the Strait of Hormuz signals Kyiv’s interest in playing a role beyond its immediate region, reflecting the international dimensions of the current Iran-related tensions.

For Panama and Latin America, disruptions in major maritime chokepoints or wider regional instability can have indirect effects. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical corridor for global shipping and energy flows; prolonged insecurity there can ripple through global trade and markets, which in turn can affect economies and shipping patterns that touch Panama’s canals and logistics sectors.

## Next Steps and Outlook

Zelenskyy’s comments indicate Ukraine is positioning its military and technological expertise as an exportable capability for partners facing security threats. Details on the nature of the support, the identities of the recipient countries, and any concrete involvement in the Strait of Hormuz remain to be disclosed by Ukrainian officials or partner governments.

Observers will be watching for formal announcements or multilateral arrangements that clarify what assistance is being provided and how Kyiv plans to engage in maritime security discussions related to the Strait of Hormuz.