Russia is supplying Iran with drones, Zelenskiy says

Shahed ‌drones have ‌been ⁠linked to other attacks ​on nations in the region, although their manufacturers are not always clear.

Iran pioneered the Shahed drone, a much cheaper alternative to expensive missiles. ⁠

Their first mass ​use was in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, where ​thousands of ‌them have been launched by Russian forces ​since 2022, according to the Ukrainians.

Although Iran initially provided the ​drones, ​Russia now manufactures ​its own Shaheds.

The ‌armed forces of other countries have since adopted Shahed-type drones, including the US military, which has said they are part of ​the current campaign against Iran.