According to satellite images, the Russian Federation continues to build a factory for the production of "shaheds". International sanctions have not yet been introduced. Moscow is expected to target them at Ukrainian energy facilities. It is reported Reuters.
Despite construction progress, neither the United States of America nor its allies have yet imposed sanctions against the plant's owner, Alabuga JSC, or its related companies.
According to leaked documents, the plant will be used for the mass production of Iranian Shahed-136 drones. In particular, he will deal with the improvement of production processes and capabilities of UAVs.
Satellite images showed the construction of other structures and new security perimeters with checkpoints
"As winter approaches... Russia can be expected to accelerate its Shahed-136 attacks against Ukraine's vital energy infrastructure, creating brutal living conditions for the civilian population," the report said.
A report by the Institute for Science and International Security emphasizes that a "key overdue step" for Washington is to impose sanctions against Alabuga, which could extend to its related companies.
The plant is located 800 km east of Moscow in the Republic of Tatarstan. JSC "Alabuga" is 66% owned by the federal government and 34% by the state, the message specifies.
