Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov, claims that Russia intends to produce Iranian kamikaze drones, especially in the city of Tolyatti, Samara Region. “We know a place called Tolyatti, where (the Russians – no) intend to do all this (produce drones – no), Ukrinform reports, citing Rador.

Image of the Shahed 136 drone, which the Russians used to attack targets in UkrainePhoto: Oleksandr Gusev / Zuma Press / Profimedia

There are other cities. Our intelligence in many matters works simply flawlessly, and we understand in advance what steps they (the Russians – no) can initiate,” said Danilov.

According to him, many companies refuse to supply spare parts for these drones, so it is not known how the Russians will replace the necessary components.

“What they will make their drones out of is a big question,” added the secretary of the National Security Council from Kyiv. We will remind, according to the representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Vadym Skibitskyi, Russia used about 660 Shahed drones out of 1,750 provided for in the contract concluded with the Iranian side. At the moment, Russia is expecting a new batch of drones from Iran.