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Russia produces over 6,000 Shahed-type drones monthly, launches 700+ nightly

"Breaking: Russia ramps up drone warfare, producing over 6,000 Shahed-type drones monthly and launching 700+ nightly. Discover the economic implications of this shift."

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Russia produces over 6,000 Shahed-type drones monthly, launches 700+ nightly
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Russia"s drone warfare capabilities have significantly expanded, with the country now producing over 6,000 Shahed-type drones each month. Reports indicate that Moscow can launch more than 700 of these drones in a single night.

The cost of each drone ranges from $20,000 to $70,000. In contrast, intercepting one of these drones using a Patriot missile system costs over $3 million, highlighting the economic disparity in drone warfare tactics.

This development marks a shift to an industrial phase in Russia"s drone operations, as previously reported by CNN.

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