Iran sends combat drones to Russia to aid in Ukraine war: Report

Iran is supplying Russia with hundreds of combat drones to help with its efforts in the war against Ukraine, according to Western intelligence officials.

Transport planes departed Iran on Aug. 19 carrying the initial load of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to help Russian forces, The Washington Post reported late Monday.

The drones are capable of carrying ammunition for attacks on radar stations, artillery and other military targets from information gathered by US and other spy agencies.