The Surprising Origins of Russia’s Drones

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🗓️ 28 November 2022

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In recent months, Russia has ramped up its use of drones in its war on Ukraine. As Ukrainian analysts have begun dissecting some of the unmanned aircraft, they’ve uncovered a complex web of suppliers. WSJ’s Ian Talley explains. Further Reading: -Ukrainian Analysis Identifies Western Supply Chain Behind Iran’s Drones -Iran Acknowledges Supplying Drones to Russia Further Listening: -Iran’s Secret System to Avoid Sanctions -Ukraine Makes a Deal with Wall Street Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	For weeks, Russia has been hammering Ukraine from the air.
0:10.9	We turned out of the war in Ukraine at new Russian missile and drone attacks, taking out
0:14.4	power plants across Ukraine.
0:16.3	Four buildings in the capital hit.
0:18.3	There are also reports of casualties in other Ukrainian cities and towns.
0:22.4	Wave of deadly drone strikes which targeted the capital and cities in the eastern Sumer
0:27.2	region.
0:28.2	A major attack on Kiev.
0:29.9	This time the capital hit with explosive drones.
0:33.0	According to President.
0:34.4	Drones.
0:35.6	Ukrainian officials estimate that Russia has launched more than 300 drone attacks in recent
0:41.5	weeks.
0:42.8	Inflicting major destruction across the country.
0:46.9	It's very critical situation when in winter we might have a huge humanitarian crisis.
0:55.9	Already it is unfolding.
0:58.8	People don't receive medical care.
1:01.8	Hospitals shut down.
1:04.1	Now we may make shift power stations for people to charge phones and to hit themselves.
1:11.8	So all this was done with the help, very significant.
1:18.1	Help of these particular drones.
1:21.1	It's Olehna Tregub who runs a nonprofit that's currently working with the Ukrainian military.
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