Article 73YS5 Iran’s Shahed drones have brought terror to the skies over Ukraine – now they are being deployed in the Middle East

Iran’s Shahed drones have brought terror to the skies over Ukraine – now they are being deployed in the Middle East

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Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
from World news | The Guardian on (#73YS5)

Bulky and noisy Iran-made unmanned attack drones have hit buildings in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and elsewhere

Iran's noisy $50,000 delta-winged Shahed 136 drones have long been an unwanted sight over the skies of Ukraine.

Now, over the last 48 hours, hundreds of the distinctive weapons have struck Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and across the Gulf as Tehran tries to intimidate and impose costs on regional allies of the US.

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