Russia is actively using Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones to attack Ukrainian cities. Also
What does it mean?
The ISW Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia,probably entered into a contract with Iran for the supply of Arash-2 drones. But so far there is no official information or evidence of this: only Russian and Ukrainian Telegram channels are writing about this, citing unnamed Iranian sources. The number of drones is also unknown.
In any case, let's find out what is known aboutArash-2. Iran calls it a “unique” UAV that is an improved version of the Arash-1 and was created specifically to attack Israeli cities. There is no reliable information about the characteristics or testing of these drones, and all available information is based only on the words of Iranian representatives. They say that drones can be equipped with optical and thermal imaging scanners, have a flight range of up to 2 thousand kilometers and are likely able to detect radar emissions and bypass air defense systems. They can be launched from platforms, including sea ones. It should also be noted that Arash-1 can change its direction of movement several times before attacking a target.
ISW analysts believe it is unlikely that Russian forces in Ukraine will be able to use the new Iranian drones more effectively than the Shahed-136. Iran itself continues to deny arms supplies to Russia.