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Zelensky: Russia shares Middle East satellite data with Iran for attacks
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Zelensky: Russia shares Middle East satellite data with Iran for attacks

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is sharing its satellite observations of the Middle East with Iran, enabling Tehran to direct attacks in the region.
  • Zelensky announced that Ukraine has recorded active Russian satellite surveillance of Persian Gulf states and U.S. military installations since early July, with the imagery appearing in Iran.
  • He also noted Russia's alleged intent to acquire 30,000 more soldiers from North Korea and transfer additional ballistic missile launchers, posing a threat beyond Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted on Saturday that Russia is providing Iran with satellite imagery of the Middle East to aid in launching regional attacks. "I will instruct our intelligence services to share with our partners the information we have about Russia's renewed support for the Iranian regime," Zelensky stated on his X account.

I will instruct our intelligence services to share with our partners the information we have about Russia's renewed support for the Iranian regime.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyUkrainian President's statement on X regarding Russia's alleged sharing of satellite data with Iran.

Since early July, Ukraine has observed active Russian satellite surveillance of Persian Gulf states and U.S. military facilities in the area, with these images subsequently appearing in Iran. Zelensky highlighted a clear correlation between Russian satellite imagery of these locations and subsequent Iranian attacks, noting their use both before and after attacks to assess damage.

From early July, we have recorded active Russian satellite surveillance of the Persian Gulf states and U.S. military facilities located there. These images subsequently appear in Iran.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyDetailing the observed Russian satellite activity and its apparent transfer to Iran.

Zelensky pointed to specific instances on July 19 and 20 where four air bases, two in Bahrain, one in Jordan, and one in Kuwait, fell within the scope of Russian satellite observation. "The purpose is clear. No one in the world should ignore such a simple fact: evil always seeks ways to worsen things and spread. Russia, and also this war, must be stopped," he urged.

At the same time, there is a clear correlation between Russian satellite images of these locations and Iranian attacks, both before the attacks, during their preparation, and after, to assess the damage caused.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyExplaining the link between Russian surveillance and Iranian military actions.

Furthermore, Zelensky revealed that Moscow seeks an additional 30,000 soldiers from North Korea and that Pyongyang is preparing to transfer more ballistic missile launchers to Russia. He described these actions as a threat not only to Ukraine but to any nation within range of North Korean missiles, as Russia allegedly helps Pyongyang gain combat experience and improve its weaponry.

The purpose is clear. No one in the world should ignore such a simple fact: evil always seeks ways to worsen things and spread. Russia, and also this war, must be stopped.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyEmphasizing the need to halt Russian aggression and its global implications.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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