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Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine show that there's already one victor in that war: Iran

Headline from The Conversation US, from the development of Oct 17, 2022

Newest development Oct 20, 2022 · 4 reportsThe drone war: Iranian-supplied kamikaze drones usher in new era of warfare in Ukraine

Iran has a growing role in the Ukraine war, helping Russia augment its dwindling weapons supplies. That may help Russia, but it also serves Iran’s national interests.

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    Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine show that there's already one victor in that war: Iran

    Headline from The Conversation US ·

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    The drone war: Iranian-supplied kamikaze drones usher in new era of warfare in Ukraine

    Headline from CBS News ·

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  1. Voice of America

    FLASHPOINT UKRAINE: Iranian Drones Slam into Kyiv (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Russian forces used Iranian suicide drones to attack Ukraine’s capital. NATO defense ministers continued meeting in Brussels, vowing to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia for as long as it takes. A lawyer re-careers yet again, following Russia’s latest invasion of her homeland.

  2. Voice of America

    Drones Hit Area of Ukraine’s Capital as Russia Continues Aerial Attacks (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Western allies pledge to bolster Ukraine’s air defense

  3. Fox News

    Iranian military members 'may' be training Russian troops to use 'kamikaze' drones in Ukraine: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Russian troops had trouble using the Iranian Shahed-136 drone when Moscow received its initial supply from Tehran in the summer, but started using the drones by September.

  4. Insider

    Russia is slamming explosive suicide drones into Ukrainian cities. Here's what these weapons do. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Russian forces have been using Iranian-made suicide drones in Ukraine, launching them into civilian areas and spreading terror and panic.

  5. PBS NewsHour

    How Russia is using Iranian killer drones to spread terror in Ukraine (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    They are precise, small in size, able to engage a target in relatively large numbers like a swarm of wasps and above all, they’re cheap.

  6. Digital Journal

    Russia's use of Iranian drones shows up domestic weakness (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The use by Russia of Iranian drones in its war against Ukraine makes clear the weaknesses of its domestic industry and Tehran's growing claim on the

  7. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine says Russia uses Iranian-made drones in attacks | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Many of Russia's attacks on Ukraine — including strikes on civilian areas and infrastructure — have used what Ukrainians say are Iranian-made drones

  8. Newsweek

    Russia's deadly "kamikaze" drones compared to Ukraine's unmanned arsenal (opens Newsweek)

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    The use of the drones appeared to introduce a new element to the aerial theater of the war.

  9. Insider

    Russia launched a new bombardment of Ukraine's capital, deploying Iranian 'suicide drones,' officials say (opens Insider)

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    Russia has been inreasingly deploying the Shahed drones, which also struck in an October 10 attack which broke a fragile sense of safety in Kyiv.

  10. Insider

    Before-and-after photos show the moment an Iranian 'suicide drone' detonates in Russian strike on Ukraine (opens Insider)

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    A photographer for the AFP news agency caught an unusually clear view on Russia deploying an Iranian Shahed-136 drone in Kyiv on Monday.

  11. Bloomberg

    What Are the Iranian Drones Russia Is Using in Ukraine? (opens Bloomberg)

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    In response to military setbacks in other parts of Ukraine, Russia used single-use drones to attack central Kyiv Oct. 17. The drones, according to Ukraine and the US, are supplied by Iran.

  12. The Washington Free Beacon

    Russia Attacks Kyiv With Iran-Made 'Suicide Drones' (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters)—Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with drones on Monday, killing at least three people in an apartment building in downtown Kyiv during morning rush hour, and targeting infrastructure across the country in a second large wave of air strikes in a week.

  13. Al Jazeera

    What you should know about the drones Russia is reportedly using (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Unlike those that return to base once missiles are launched, suicide drones are destroyed in an attack.

  14. The Conversation US

    Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine show that there's already one victor in that war: Iran (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Iran has a growing role in the Ukraine war, helping Russia augment its dwindling weapons supplies. That may help Russia, but it also serves Iran’s national interests.

  15. Insider

    Russia denied using Iranian suicide drones to attack Ukraine, even though there are pictures of it (opens Insider)

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    US and UK assessments are that Russia is using Iran-made Shahed-136 drones, and the distinctive shape of the drones was photographed above Kyiv.

  16. Breitbart News

    Russia Denies Using Iranian Drones to Bomb Ukraine Despite Photo Evidence (opens Breitbart News)

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    The Kremlin denies reports Russia is using Iranian drones against Ukraine, despite photo evidence of an Iranian drone striking Kyiv.

  17. Sofrep

    Russia Attacks Ukrainian Citizens in Kyiv Using Suicide Drones (opens Sofrep)

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    In desperation, Russia has turned to intentionally targeting civilians using drones to attack the city of Kyiv.

  18. Wyoming Public Media

    What are the suicide drones bombarding Ukraine, and where did Russia get them? (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    At least four people were killed in Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian cities on Monday. The attacks were carried out by what are called Shahed drones — also known as suicide or kamikaze drones.

  19. Newsweek

    Iranian kamikaze drones shot down by Ukraine air defense systems: Officials (opens Newsweek)

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    The intercepted attacks follow drone strikes early Monday and as Ukraine demands Iran stop providing military support to Russia.

  20. Washington Times

    Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War (opens Washington Times)

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    MOSCOW - The Kremlin is refusing to confirm that the Russian military is using Iranian drones in its attacks on Ukraine.

  21. Shore News Network

    Russian 'suicide drones' strike terror in Ukraine, U.S. warns on war crimes (opens Shore News Network)

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    By Pavel Polityuk and Jeff Mason KYIV/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia attacked Ukraine with drones late on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

  22. The Times of Israel

    Iranian drones in Russian hands show there’s already one victor in Ukraine war: Iran (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Tehran's involvement in conflict raises its profile, helps its weapons industry and boosts its influence in Syria, all advancing main goal of undermining US and Western powers

  23. CBS News

    The drone war: Iranian-supplied kamikaze drones usher in new era of warfare in Ukraine (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Russia's latest onslaught inside Ukraine has been led by Moscow's new weapon — Iranian supplied drones.

  24. Newsweek

    Ukraine war's most devastating drones, ranked (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Over the past several weeks, Ukraine has accused Russia of using Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones in the ongoing war.

  25. Breitbart News

    Ukraine Becomes Proxy Battlefield for Turkish and Iranian Drones (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has become something of a proxy battlefield for Bayraktar drones from Turkey vs. kamikaze drones from Iran.

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