Russia's Secret Drone Factories Employ Teenagers to Boost Ukraine War Efforts
TL;DR
Russia has revealed its 'largest and most secret' drone factory near Kazan, capable of producing over 5,200 strike drones monthly, with a focus on the Geran-2 model used against Ukraine. The factory employs teenagers and young students in its assembly lines, and has been targeted by Ukrainian drones. Russia's drone production is rapidly expanding, with plans to manufacture tens of thousands of drones in 2025, intensifying the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
- Russia's 'largest and most secret' drone factory showcased in Kremlin-media propaganda video The Kyiv Independent
- Russian TV shows teenagers at 'world's biggest drone factory' making arms to hit Ukraine Reuters
- Inside Russia’s suicide drone factories manned by teenagers The Telegraph
- Russia ramps up drone production using teenage workers, video shows Euronews.com
- Inside Russia’s Secret Shahed Drone Factory Fueling the War on Ukraine UNITED24 Media
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