In 2023, Ukraine can use Iranian drones made in the Russian Federation - CNN

Russia can start the production of drones with Iranian components in a few months. In general, it is planned to collect thousands of such UAVs. Iran and Russia in early November reached an agreement on the beginning of production of combat drones in the Russian Federation. Tehran begins to convey to Moscow drawings and components for future drones. This is evidenced by the intelligence of one of the countries that closely monitor the Iran's weapons program, CNN reports with reference to sources.

According to the interlocutor of the publication, the goal is that Russia makes thousands of new battle drones using Iranian components and drawings. The source added that if the two countries are moving in the implementation of their plan, it is expected that production can start in a few months, and it is possible that the Russian Federation will be able to use drones on the battlefield in Ukraine next year.

The Iranian representative at the UN did not explicitly refute that Iran would help Russia to produce drones, but stated that Iran adheres to the principles of "sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. " In a statement for journalists, the representative said that Iran and Russia "supported bilateral defense, scientific and research cooperation" for many years, even before the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

"Iran and Russia can lie to the world, but they cannot hide the facts: Tehran helps to kill Ukrainian civilians, providing weapons and helping Russia. This is another sign of how is isolated both Iran and Russia," the White House said, commenting on the White House, commenting on Information on the production of Iranian drones in Russia.