Drone debris found in Ukraine suggests Russia using new tech from Iran
Drone wreckage features cutting-edge tech, signalling an evolution in Russia’s air assault capabilities
Last week, Ukrainian drone hunters picking up debris from Russia’s nightly assault on their cities found a weapon that stood out. It had an advanced camera, an AI-powered computing platform, and a radio link for remote piloting from Russia.
It also contained new, Iranian-made, anti-jamming technology, according to Ukrainian drone expert Serhii Beskrestnov.
Unlike most Russian attack drones, which are black, this one was white. Inside, it had no Russian markings, but instead followed a “standard Iran labelling system”, Beskrestnov said.
Experts noted that while labels were not conclusive proof, the English-language words align with how Iran marks its drones, suggesting it may have been sold by Iran to Russia to test in combat.
Moscow has pummelled Ukraine almost nightly with Iranian-designed drones for four years. These drones swarm Ukrainian cities; while some carry warheads, many are decoys.