Russia strikes Ukrainian passenger train
The attack marks an uptick in civilian strikes, as analysts argue the war is pivoting into Russia’s favor.
Russia is constructing new production halls at its Tatarstan site, where it assembles Shahed/Geran-type drones used to strike Ukrainian cities, according to Ukrainian geospatial and satellite intelligence analyst Dnipro Osint. The analyst shared satellite images of the work, revealing that at least five completed buildings exist in the southern part of the Alabuga special economic zone, equipped with internal roads and access ways.
Further construction is underway. The purpose of the new halls remains unclear. Russia has been expanding its drone campaign against Ukrainian cities for three years, rather than reducing its efforts. The Shahed drone, an Iranian-designed weapon, is the primary tool in this campaign, fired in nightly waves that have now extended to the Polish border.
The construction of new assembly halls indicates a forecast for increased drone production during the winter months. The facility, located near the city of Yelabuga and operated since 2023, primarily assembles the Shahed-type strike drones, also known as Gerans, as well as decoys at a fraction of the cost. Russia produces around 3,000 of these drones monthly, with a reserve of over 6,000 in stock.
The Tatarstan site has expanded by 340 hectares in the past year, and Russia claims these drones are fully localized, despite Chinese firms supplying engines, navigation systems, and avionics.
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