Ukraine Alleges 8,060 Shahed Drones Attacked by Russia Since Invasion

The Ukrainian foreign ministry reported that Russia has launched 8,060 Shahed drones since the beginning of its full-scale invasion. Kyiv holds Iran responsible for providing these drones. A Wall Street Journal article in May revealed that Russia is manufacturing these drones with Iranian help on Russian territory.

The Ukrainian foreign ministry reported on Friday that Russia has unleashed a staggering 8,060 Shahed drones at Ukraine since the onset of its full-scale invasion.

Kyiv has accused Iran of supplying these drones to Russia, intensifying geopolitical tensions.

According to a Wall Street Journal article from May, Russia is actively producing Shahed-type drones with substantial Iranian assistance on Russian soil, escalating concerns about regional security dynamics.