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March 2, 2026
Iran's Shahed drones have brought terror to the skies over Ukraine
Bulky and noisy Iran-made unmanned attack drones have hit buildings in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and elsewhere
TL;DR
- Iran's Shahed 136 drones, costing around $50,000, are being used to intimidate US allies in the Gulf.
- Hundreds of these noisy, delta-winged drones have struck Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE in the last 48 hours.
- The drones, with a wingspan of 2.5 meters, can carry a 50kg payload and have a range of 1,250 miles.
- Their design was shared with Russia, which has used them extensively in the war in Ukraine.
- Shahed drones have proven effective against static targets, including utility infrastructure and, potentially, oil refineries.
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