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1,750 Iranian-made drones ordered by Russia, but Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners shoot down 70% of everything that flies

Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 16:21
1,750 Iranian-made drones ordered by Russia, but Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners shoot down 70% of everything that flies

IRYNA BALACHUK TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2022, 16:21

The first batch of Iranian-made drones for Russia consisted of 1,750 pieces; however, the Ukrainian anti-air gunners have shot down an estimated 70% of the drones that the Russian occupiers launched over Ukraine.

Source: Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, in an interview to Obozrevatel [Ukrainian independent news outlet]

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Quote: "The first batch ordered consisted of 1,750 drones, followed by new orders; however, their production and delivery to Russia, you must understand, is not an instant process.

They are gradually running out of them, the Iranians are making new ones, but there is another side to this issue: we consistently shoot down an estimated 70% of all drones."

Details: According to Budanov, the Kremlin is facing missile shortages. As the Head of Ukrainian Intelligence says regarding Iskander missiles, the stock of Russian missiles available is now down to 13%.

He noted that policy prohibits dropping below 30%, but war makes its own adjustments.

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