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Shahed-101 reported in Kursk region

Shahed-101 reported in Kursk region

27 May 2026

27 May 2026

27 May 2026

The Shahed-101 has been shown by Russian forces in the Kursk region, this is the first clear confirmation of its presence

  • The Shahed-101 is an Iranian one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicle

  • Deployment of the Shahed-107, a larger equivalent, had been confirmed in November 2025

  • The Shahed-101 is not known to be produced in Russia, and is highly likely a direct transfer from Iran

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