Russia’s use of Iranian drones demonstrates global, not regional, concern

By Mike Brest

Published August 25, 2023 8:00am ET

Russia’s use of Iranian drones demonstrates global, not regional, concern — The Defense Intelligence Agency has concluded definitively that Russia is using Iranian drones in its war in Ukraine. The DIA has set up an exhibit that includes a Shahed-131 UAV found in Iraq (right) that the Iranians took credit for and it matches the remnants of the same drones found in Ukraine (center). On the left is a different variation of the Shaheds, this is the Shahed-101, which hasn't been found in Ukraine but is another example of Tehran's drone program. | Defense Intelligence Agency

Russia’s use of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles in Ukraine demonstrates that the threat of Tehran’s drone program is now one with global, not regional, consequences.

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