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The onset of winter has forced Russia to stop using its Iranian-made kamikaze drones bas; because these are made of materials that are not frost resistant.Summary
This article by Peter Suciu, writing for 19FortyFive, makes the following points:
- The drones were reportedly last used in November, coinciding with the first significant snowfalls of the season.
- Russia had been using drones in large numbers against Ukraine, as stockpiles of missiles and rockets are being depleted.
- Western nations are aiding Kyiv with air defence systems that can counter missile strikes and drone attacks.
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- DEC 2022 Ukraine says Kyiv targeted in Russian drone attack—The Hill
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- Article Source: https://www.19fortyfive.com/
- Media Check: 19FortyFive - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
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