Iran Threatened With Sanctions Following Drone Claims by Kyiv

Iran Threatened With Sanctions Following Drone Claims by Kyiv
A drone flies over Kyiv during an attack on Oct. 17, 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images
Adam Morrow
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The alleged use by Russia of Iranian-made drones in recent attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure has drawn condemnation from Kyiv and its allies, along with threats of Western retaliation and sanctions.

On Oct. 10, Russia carried out wide-ranging strikes across Ukraine, targeting what Moscow called “critical infrastructure.” A second wave of strikes on Oct. 17 caused even more damage, hitting energy facilities deep inside Ukrainian territory.