Ukrainian president renews allegations previously detailed in intelligence assessments, saying Russian surveillance of Gulf states and US bases closely tracks Iranian attacks“Since the beginning of July, we have recorded active Russian satellite surveillance of the Gulf states and US military facilities located there,” Zelensky wrote on X. “These images subsequently appear in Iran.”Vladimir Putin with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in China (צילום: Alexander KAZAKOV / POOL / AFP)He said Ukrainian authorities had identified a clear connection between Russian satellite activity and subsequent Iranian attacks.“At the same time, there is a clear correlation between Russia’s satellite imagery of these sites and Iranian strikes—both before the attacks, in preparation for them, and afterward, to assess the damage inflicted,” he said.The allegation follows earlier reporting that Moscow had provided Tehran with intelligence and satellite imagery to help target American forces and other strategic sites in the region.A Ukrainian intelligence assessment reviewed by Reuters in April said Russian satellites had conducted at least 24 detailed surveys covering 46 military and critical sites in 11 Middle Eastern countries over a 10-day period in March. The locations included US and allied bases, airports and oil facilities.According to the assessment, Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks struck some of the monitored sites within days of the Russian surveys. Western military and regional security sources cited by Reuters said their own intelligence also indicated increased Russian satellite activity and imagery-sharing with Iran.Separate US reporting in March said Russia had provided Iran with targeting information on American warships and aircraft. Moscow was also reported to have supplied improved drone components intended to strengthen Iranian navigation, communications and targeting capabilities.Zelensky did not identify the facilities monitored since July or publicly provide evidence supporting his latest allegation. Russia and Iran did not immediately comment.