The Russian Federation is believed to have entered into a contract with Iran for the purchase of Arash-2 drones.

This is stated in the summary of the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

ISW explained that they are publishing such information in view of Ukrainian and Russian Telegram channels that refer to unnamed Iranian sources.

It is also currently unknown for sure what number of drones Russia has agreed with Iran.

Specialists of the American Institute for the Study of War emphasize that previously the commander of the Iranian ground forces, Brigadier General Kiomars Heydari, stated that the

Arash-2 drones have unique long-range capabilities and can target cities in Israel, such as Tel Aviv and Haifa, from bases in Iran .

However, according to analysts, it is unlikely that the Russian military will use the Arash-2 more effectively than the Shahed-136.

Note that there is no exact data on the characteristics or tests of Arash-2.

All information is based on Iranian data only.

The long-range kamikaze drone was publicly unveiled in September 2022

Iran reported that these drones can fly up to 2,000 kilometers.

In addition, it was reported there that these drones can be equipped with optical and thermal imaging scanners.

Iran presents UAVs as a means of attacking the Israeli cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv. 

Presumably, Arash-2 is capable of detecting radar radiation and able to suppress air defense systems.

We will remind, the military and political commentator Oleksandr Kovalenko said that

Russia started using a new type of drone in Ukraine

, which was recorded near Kyiv.

According to him, this drone was smaller and had a smaller warhead, which was approximately 15 kg. 

Meanwhile, the advisor to the Mayor of Kyiv, Yuriy Zozulya, said that 

a special dome to protect against drones is partially working over Kyiv.

 It is expected that it will take about two years to create a full-fledged anti-drone dome.

The plan is to create a system that will allow recording the movement of drones and attack them in advance.

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