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Knockoff Iranian Drone Sold on Alibaba Was Meant for War, Documents Show
The drone, advertised as being for survey mapping, is described in documents as a "suicide UAV used on the battlefield." The supplier said it was destined for Ukraine.
Kyiv has said it wants to produce 1 million FPV drones—small drones remote-controlled by a pilot with a video feed—in 2024 and Moscow has ordered a ramp up in domestic production. Expensive equipment like tanks have struggled to defend themselves from aerial assaults against the cheap devices.Russia has used the Shahed to great effect against Ukraine and has manufactured its own knockoffs. By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy& to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.
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