Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran
UKRAINE, JUN 25 – Ukraine found new drone debris revealing Russia's use of upgraded Iranian anti-jamming and AI technology that increased drone strike accuracy from 6% to 16% in six months, officials said.
- Ukrainian drone hunters recently found advanced drone debris last week from Russia's ongoing attacks in Ukraine featuring new Iranian technology.
- This discovery follows Russia signing a $1.7 billion drone deal with Iran in 2022 and receiving about 600 disassembled drones in early 2023 for local assembly.
- The drones contain AI computing platforms, advanced cameras, radio links allowing remote control from Russia, and Iranian-made anti-jamming units improving effectiveness.
- Experts note the new white drone contrasts with usually black Russian models and that Russia has increased drone attacks since January 2022, yet only 16% hit targets by June 2024.
- Israel’s strikes on Iranian drone facilities could disrupt Moscow’s drone supply, possibly leading to future shortages amid Russia’s ongoing tactical and technological drone improvements.
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