Inside Russia’s Drone-Making Factory: Unmasking the Geran-2

A clandestine Russian factory, alleged to be the world's largest producer of strike drones, was recently broadcast on the Russian army's TV channel, revealing teenagers aiding in the production of kamikaze drones intended for attacks in Ukraine.

The documentary on the Zvezda channel unveiled rows of Geran-2 suicide drones within the facility, which has been a target of Ukrainian long-range drone strikes. While Russia asserts these drones target military objectives, Ukraine claims they terrorize and kill civilians in cities such as Kyiv.

The Alabuga factory, part of the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Tatarstan, has been encouraging school students to pursue drone manufacturing education. The factory's output has reportedly increased significantly, with the young workforce shown engaged in various manufacturing processes. The Geran-2 drone, with origins in Iran, has also been showcased in public military parades.

(With inputs from agencies.)