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China Building Lethal Attack Drones for Russia Similar to Iran's Shahed Model, Raising Western Concerns

Jul 2, 2024, 09:53 PM

China is building and testing lethal attack drones for Russia, according to multiple sources. Chinese and Russian companies are collaborating to develop an attack drone similar to Iran's Shahed model, which has been deployed in Ukraine. The collaboration began with talks in 2023, and development and testing started in 2024, with the intention of shipping the drones to Russia. This development has raised concerns among Western allies about increased lethal aid to Russia. European officials and sources, including Jennifer Jacobs, have confirmed this information.