Iran may produce Shahed drones for Russia in Belarus – report

An Iranian delegation in Belarus is exploring adjusting local factories to produce kamikaze drones for Russia to solve transportation issues for the Kremlin, the Ukrainian National Resistance Center said on Monday.

A working group of Iranian engineers is considering converting a plant in Gomel to Shahed series drone production, according to information the center attributed to Belarusian rebels. The trip was allegedly organized by Russian intelligence services.

The Kremlin faces logistical problems by transporting Iranian suicide drones from the Middle East, said the center. Production in neighboring Belarus would result in easier transportation.