US EditionNigeria: No Nigerians Forced Into Drone Factory Work - Russia Refutes Allegation
- The Russian Embassy in Nigeria rejected allegations that Nigerian youths were forced to work in Russian drone production factories in June 2025.
- These allegations arose amid reports that North Korea planned to send 25,000 workers to Russia’s Alabuga Special Economic Zone to boost drone production and military cooperation.
- Russia’s Alabuga factory, located in Tatarstan, produces about 2,000 Shahed-type drones monthly with plans to increase to 5,000, supported by Iranian designs and North Korean personnel.
- The Russian Embassy described the Nigerian newspaper report as "provocative" and unsubstantiated, urged for verification, and emphasized ongoing bilateral cooperation in several sectors.
- This dispute highlights rising tensions around drone manufacturing amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and increasing military ties between Russia and North Korea.
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Nigeria: No Nigerians Forced Into Drone Factory Work - Russia Refutes Allegation
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has dismissed recent claims published by a Nigerian newspaper, alleging the exploitation of Nigerian youths in Russian factories, including those involved in drone production.
Russia's drone attacks on Ukraine are worse than ever. Shahed's production has been increased, hundreds are attacking nightly and are overloading air defense. There are many dead and injured. Now, with the help of thousands of North Koreans, the capacities are likely to be further expanded.
North Korea is considering sending 25,000 workers to a drone factory in Russia to increase production in exchange for training in unmanned aerial vehicles.
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