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Putin orders to train specialists on drones

31 December, 2022 Saturday
20:37

Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 31, 2022, ordered to create a system for training specialists in the development and production of drones

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He said this during a New Year's address flanked by participants of the Russian war against Ukraine, RIA Novosti reports.

In particular, the Russian leader ordered the creation of a government commission on the development of drones.

 It will be headed by First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov.

 
  • On December 29, the administration of US President Joe Biden said it was making efforts to prevent Iran from producing and supplying drones to Russia, which it uses to attack Ukraine.

  • On December 31, ISW reported that Russia accumulated more drones after a three-week period of non-use, received or expects to get a new batch of drones from Iran.



 
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