Russia appears to be launching its exploding Shahed-style drones from American-designed pickup trucks
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The Russian defense ministry released video footage showcasing the Yelabuga factory in Tatarstan, known for producing Shahed-style drones, particularly the Geran-2 version. The footage featured American-designed Ram pickup trucks equipped to launch these drones. It highlighted the intricate manufacturing process and demonstrated how the drones could be deployed flexibly from vehicles. This method of using truck-mounted launchers enhances mobility and suggests an intention to intensify attacks against Ukraine with these drones, which have already been utilized in various assaults.
New footage from Russia reveals large-scale drone operations, demonstrating Shahed-style drones being launched from American-design Ram pickup trucks. The Yelabuga drone factory in Tatarstan is the production site for the domestically made Geran-2 drones used against Ukraine.
The state media video highlights how the flexibility of truck-mounted launchers enables mobile operations, showcasing several trucks with drones ready for strikes, emphasizing Russia’s capability to deploy these drones effectively in ongoing conflicts.
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