Ukraine seeks to expand its military 'drone coalition' with allies

FILE PHOTO: A Ukrainian serviceman controls a Leleka reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine is seeking to expand its military "drone coalition" with allies, to include at least 20 new countries to help supply drones, cooperate on technology, and strengthen its military as the war with Russia enters its third year.

Deputy Defence Minister Kateryna Chernohorenko said that eight countries had so far joined the coalition, an initiative initially launched by Ukraine, Latvia and Britain.