On 13 September, Ukraine posted images of what appeared to be parts of a destroyed Shahed-136 with "Geran-2" written on the side in Russian (Twitter/Ukrainian Ministry of Defence)
Politico: ‘Huge problem’: Iranian drones pose new threat to Ukraine
Recent attacks are prompting renewed calls for the U.S. to send more advanced weaponry.
It was a little over a week ago that Iranian drones first began appearing in the skies over Ukraine.
Andriana Arekhta, a junior sergeant with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said the drones flew from Crimea to attack her special forces unit fighting near the southern city of Kherson.
The drones evaded the soldiers’ defenses and dropped bombs on their position, destroying two tanks with their crews inside. “It’s very difficult to see these drones on radars,” said Arekhta, who traveled to Washington, D.C., last week as part of a delegation of female Ukrainian soldiers. “It’s a huge problem.”
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WNU Editor: U.S. officials are saying that Iran is shipping hundreds of these drones to Russia .... First of ‘hundreds’ of Iranian drones arrives in Russia (Politico).
Iranian Drones Pose A New Threat To Ukraine (Update)
Iran’s ‘kamikaze’ drones take to the skies above Ukraine -- The Spectator
Russia steps up attacks with Iranian drones, Ukraine plans defences - officials -- Reuters
Russia unleashes Iran's terrifying suicide drones as war in Ukraine escalates -- Mirror
Pentagon confirms Russia using Iranian-made drones in Ukraine attacks -- The Hill
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