Most of the components that make up the Iranian Shahed drones are made by Western countries, and you can buy them on Aliexpress.
Source: video”Radio freedom“
Details: The plot tells that it is quite possible to bring down the “Shahed” from small arms. The border guard in the video says that he shot down such a drone flying at an altitude of 150 meters.
The journalist shows the place where Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 were taken after the downing to study what was inside.
A representative of Ukrainian intelligence said that inside the “Shahed” is usually a warhead of 40-50 kilograms. The most valuable thing in the drone is the CRPA antenna, which should withstand electronic warfare.
The intelligence said that all components can be purchased on Aliexpress.
Literally: “Having dismantled the Shahed, Ukrainian experts came to the conclusion that most of the components were manufactured by Western countries. And because of the sanctions, these parts should not have reached Iran.”
Details: Intelligence officers pass such details to Western partners so that they can restrict their import to Iran through sanctions. Studying the components of Iranian drones allows the Ukrainian military to look for better ways to counter it.
Background:
- On the night of March 28, an air raid alert sounded in a number of regions of Ukraine. The enemy attacked with Shahed-136/131 strike drones and guided aerial bombs from the north and southeast (Bryansk region and the eastern coast of the Sea of Azov).
- According to updated information, the air defense destroyed 14 out of 15 kamikaze drones and a reconnaissance UAV launched by Russia.
