Honduras to buy drones from Ukraine for border security

Honduras is set to acquire drones from Ukraine as part of its strategy to bolster border security and intensify the fight against drug trafficking. President Nasry Asfura expressed confidence that Ukraine's advanced technology will be instrumental in achieving these goals.

"With their technology, Ukraine can help us significantly in better securing our borders and combating drug trafficking," Asfura told the AFP news agency. This move comes after a meeting in Kyiv between President Asfura and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last Friday. During the meeting, Zelenskyy offered Ukraine's military technology, with a particular focus on drones, to the Central American nation.

Ukraine has extensively utilized drones since the onset of the Russian invasion in 2022. Honduras, meanwhile, has grappled with persistent violence fueled by drug cartels, street gangs, and corrupt security forces for years. The country faces a high homicide rate, nearly four times the global average, making enhanced security measures a critical priority.

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With their technology, Ukraine can help us significantly in better securing our borders and combating drug trafficking.