Israel is sending Ukraine intelligence data on Iranian drones allegedly used by the Russian military in a special operation, The New York Times newspaper reported, citing an unnamed Ukrainian official.

A private Israeli firm also transmits satellite images of the positions of Russian troops to Ukraine.

Meanwhile, the article says, Israel refuses to supply Ukraine with air defense systems and Barak air defense systems, which are requested by Kiev. According to the article, Tel Aviv does not want to provoke Russia into obstructing Israeli air strikes in Syria, where Russia has a military presence.