Russian-fired Iranian drones have suffered numerous setbacks in combat – U.S. Department of Defense
KYIV. October 1. UNN. The United States has seen evidence that Iranian drones used by Russia in the war in Ukraine have suffered numerous setbacks on the battlefield, Deputy Deputy Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker told reporters during a briefing on Friday, UNN reports, citing Reuters.
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“We have already seen some evidence that UAVs associated with the transfer from Iran have already suffered numerous refusals on the battlefield in Ukraine,” Baker said.
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Baker said these drones are not a big technological move for Russia in the war.
“I think the idea that they’re some kind of technological leap forward is honestly just not supported by the data,” Baker added.
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In late August, the U.S. reported that Russia had Iranian drones capable of carrying military weapons. The Russians began drone training in Iran in July.
Source: UNN
