Iran sent more drones to Russia for use in Ukraine, US suggests
Tehran sent additional UAVs, but no ballistic missiles thus far, the White House said.
Iran supplied Russia with more drones for use in its war in Ukraine, the White House said Wednesday.
“We have seen continued provision of Iranian drones to Russia,” National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters.
The Biden administration confirmed in October that Iran sent an initial shipment of dozens of drones, among them reportedly Shahed-136s and 131s, for the Kremlin to use in the war.
Assisted by Iranian advisers, Russia's military has since unleashed the weapons on civilian targets across Ukraine, including power plants and residential neighborhoods, US and Ukrainian officials said.
