More evidence of Russia helping Iran with drones revealed, FT reports
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Russia has been secretly shipping drones to Iran to support its ally in the ongoing conflict against the U.S. and Israel, with deliveries expected to conclude by the end of March, according to a Western intelligence report cited by the Financial Times.
- This marks the first instance of Russia providing lethal military aid to Iran in the current war, amid accusations that Moscow is also supplying Tehran with intelligence on U.S. military assets in the Middle East, which Russia denies.
- The cooperation between Russia and Iran has intensified recently, especially during Russia's war in Ukraine, where Iran has supplied drones used in mass attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- Ukraine, experienced in countering Iranian drones, is now offering its expertise to Middle Eastern countries facing similar drone threats, emphasizing the evolving nature of modern warfare involving drone technology.
