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Russia is intensifying its air war in Ukraine. A secretive factory is ramping up drone production to fuel the offensive


Published on 2024-12-27 00:22:20 - CNN
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  • A manufacturing plant in Russia's Tatarstan region has significantly scaled up its production of Iranian-designed drones, using a range of Chinese components, and recruiting a low-skilled workforce of Russian teenagers and African women,

The article from CNN discusses the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, focusing on Russia's use of drones manufactured at the Alabuga factory in Tatarstan. The factory, which has been producing Shahed drones with Iranian assistance, has become a significant target for Ukrainian forces due to its role in supplying drones used in attacks against Ukraine. Ukrainian intelligence has revealed plans to disrupt these drone operations, highlighting the factory's strategic importance. The piece also covers the broader implications of drone warfare in the conflict, including the challenges faced by both nations in countering these unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, it touches on international reactions and the potential for increased sanctions or military support to Ukraine to counter this growing threat.

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