Ukraine tells Iran to stop supporting Russia after drone strike on ship, warns against escalation

Kyiv has, over that time, developed technology to counter drone threats and has offered its assistance to Middle Eastern countries facing strikes launched this year by Tehran.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, meanwhile, wrote on social media that he had spoken to Sybiha and, "discussed the challenges facing our nations, including the threat posed by Iran."

He said he looked forward to deepening cooperation with Ukraine.

(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Nia Williams)