Coverage dated August 9, 2022

Russians have begun training on Iranian drones, US believes

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By Natasha Bertrand, CNN The US believes Russian officials have begun training on drones in Iran over the last several weeks, the latest sign that Russia intends to purchase the systems as the war in Ukraine continues.

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    Russians have begun training on Iranian drones, US believes (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Natasha Bertrand, CNN The US believes Russian officials have begun training on drones in Iran over the last several weeks, the latest sign that Russia intends to purchase the systems as the war in Ukraine continues.

  2. Al-Monitor

    Iran trained Russians on using armed drones, US intel says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The Pentagon has warned Iran not to provide armed drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.

  3. The Times of Israel

    US said to believe Russia has begun training to use Iranian combat drones (opens The Times of Israel)

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    American official tells CNN that Russian officials recently visited Iran for instruction as part of alleged deal to buy combat UAVs for Ukraine war

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