Russia appears to deploy fresh stocks of Iranian kamikaze drones
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Russia appears to deploy fresh stocks of Iranian kamikaze drones

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia appears to have deployed a fresh supply of Iranian kamikaze drones after exhausting its stocks last month, British defence experts said. Ukrainian general staff reported shooting down 17 UAVs on December 6, and officials said drones were used the following day to target the regions of Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro. The UK has pledged a £50 million package of defence aid comprising 125 anti-aircraft guns and technology to help Ukraine counter Iranian-supplied drones, including radars and anti-drone equipment.

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