Russia is dramatically ramping up production of Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drones, with new factories employing teenagers to assemble these weapons.
Investigations and state media footage reveal that schoolchildren and young trainees are being recruited through educational programs and even video games to work in these facilities. Military analysts warn that by late 2024, Russia could launch up to 2,000 drones in a single strike, overwhelming Ukraine's air defenses. The mass production and deployment of these drones mark a dangerous escalation in the war, forcing Ukraine and its allies to seek cheaper and more effective countermeasures.
The use of child labor in military manufacturing has also raised serious ethical and legal concerns.
.Here are the top political news stories for today.
Be the first to reply to this general discussion.
Join in on more popular conversations.
