The Shahed drones used by the Russians in their war against Ukraine were designed in Iran and are mass-produced in Russia. Iran uses this type of drones during the war with the US and Israel that has been ongoing since February 28. UAVs have proven effective in defeating the air defense of countries in the region.
The media has previously reported Russian intelligence support for Iran during the current war, enabling it to carry out attacks against US forces in the Middle East. The specific tactical support could indicate a new level of potentially lethal assistance to Tehran, CNN stressed.
— What was mostly general support is now becoming more and more concerning. It includes drone targeting strategies that Russia has used in Ukraine, a Western intelligence official said.
What information does Russia share with Iran?
What are Shahed drones?
How much does one Shahed drone cost?
What did Steve Witkoff say about aid to Iran?
The interlocutor refused to specify exactly what kind of assistance he was talking about. However, CNN noted that Russia is using Shaheda against Ukraine in waves. Many drones fly in groups, changing course regularly to confuse air defenses. In one night, Ukraine can face up to a thousand Shaheds.
Steve Witkoff spoke up
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X that Russia has started supporting the Iranian regime in the field of drones. Ukraine sent experts in intercepting drones to the Middle East. The cost of one Shahed is approximately PLN 30,000. hole. Kyiv has developed small interceptor drones that cost approximately PLN 5,000. hole. per piece and can be produced at a rapid pace.
On Tuesday, US special envoy for peacekeeping Steve Witkoff stated that during a telephone conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Monday, the Russians denied passing intelligence information to Iran. Witkoff said that “you can take the Russians at their word.”
Witkoff previously said he had strongly warned Russians against helping Iran attack U.S. troops. President Trump claimed that, contrary to media reports, there is no indication that Iran is receiving such aid, but even if it was, there are no visible effects because Iran is being “decimated.” Trump also claimed that Russians could say that the US is doing the same in Ukraine.
