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Russia Produces 2,500 Garpiya-A1 Kamikaze Drones with Chinese Parts

Sep 13, 2024, 10:54 AM

Russia has begun producing a new long-range kamikaze drone called the Garpiya-A1, equipped with Chinese engines and parts. Production of the drone started in 2023, and over 2,500 units have been manufactured between July 2023 and July 2024. The Garpiya-A1 has a maximum range of 1,500 km. European intelligence sources and Reuters report that these drones mark a significant development in Russia's military capabilities in the Ukraine conflict. The Garpiya-A1 closely resembles the Shahed drone but has several distinguishing features.