Posted on 06/13/2025 1:51:23 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Israel’s wave of airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure could unintentionally deliver a boost to Ukraine’s defences. disrupting the production and supply of the deadly Shahed drones used by Russia, a former Ukrainian government official has claimed. The coordinated attack, launched early on Friday, hit multiple targets linked to Iran’s nuclear programme and military apparatus, reportedly killing several high-ranking officers and scientists.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed “severe punishment” in response, while air-raid sirens rang out across Israeli cities. The attack marks the most significant assault on Iran’s territory since the Iran–Iraq War, escalating fears of open conflict between the two regional arch-enemies. The Israeli strikes came just hours after the International Atomic Energy Agency formally censured Iran for obstructing nuclear inspections – a move that saw Tehran immediately ramp up enrichment plans and announce a third uranium site.
However, while the world’s attention has turned to the Middle East, the Ukrainian government is watching closely – and some believe the fallout could stretch all the way to the front lines in Kharkiv and Donetsk.
Mr Geraschenko, a former Interior Ministry adviser, pointed to a possible knock-on effect of the strikes: a disruption to the production and export of Shahed drones, the same loitering munitions Iran has been supplying to Russia for use in its war on Ukraine.
“A great number of experts already started assessing and evaluating possible outcomes of Israel's military operation against Iran: geopolitical, economic outcomes as well as its effect on the war in Ukraine.
“I have seen opinions that Iran might destroy the production of Shahed drones at some point, and that since Iran will launch Shahed drones on Israel now, they will not supply their engines to Russia – which will be good for Ukraine. This is a possible ‘side effect’.”
(Excerpt) Read more at express.co.uk ...
Delta7 is saddened
Russia is manufacturing Shahed drones themselves now (Geran-1 and -2).
When Israel takes out the last of Iran’s rocket launchers they will be helpless. I hope the resistance in Iran can overthrow the fullah-muckers.
“Russia is manufacturing Shahed drones themselves now (Geran-1 and -2).”
True, but some of their supply still comes from Iran, as does some of the parts used in Russian manufacture
So, you’re saying Ukraine might have a chance? Just need to keep the war going. For another year or two.
Good then like most everything else they make it’ll be a piece of crap
Who writes this stuff? Do they really think Russia can’t make drones????
One minor problem:
U.S. shifts military resources in Mideast in response to Israel strikes and possible Iran attack
Associated Press - Friday, June 13, 2025
From the article:
“Mr Geraschenko, a former Interior Ministry adviser, pointed to a possible knock-on effect of the strikes: a disruption to the production and export of Shahed drones, the same loitering munitions Iran has been supplying to Russia for use in its war on Ukraine...
...Russia has depended heavily on these Iranian-designed drones, particularly for attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. While Moscow has made strides towards localising production, much of the engine technology and core components are still imported from abroad.
He said: “Russia puts together drones using Iranian engines in Alabuga, Tatarstan. It’s likely that this logistical chain will be disrupted. If that will indeed happen, we will soon notice that – all that Russia produces is launched at Ukraine straight away.”...
...He (Gerashenko) said: “The most recent Shaheds and their engines (the ones launched at Ukraine) have been produced in China, so I don’t think there will be a great deficit of drones for Russia. Consequently, my assessment is more reserved and pessimistic regarding benefits for Ukraine.”
” I’m putting my money on Ukraine. “
Actions speak louder than words. Ukraine is still looking for foreign fighters also.
“Russia is manufacturing Shahed drones themselves now (Geran-1 and -2).”
...and China can make up for anything components that Iran was supplying. I guess the Western Media is still thinking that it’s 2022 (and the Zeepers want us to believe the same).
“The price of oil is definitely good news for Russia.”
Be funny if Iran makes good on their possible plan to seal off Hormuz and the Red Sea. About the only major exporter left will be RUZZIA!!!!
I can see Europe then talking to Russia: “About those, uhh, ‘sanctions’, we were JUST KIDDING!!!!. We need oil, and NOW!!!”
“Who writes this stuff? Do they really think Russia can’t make drones?”
The SAD THING is that the Zeepers then run with the BS and demand we believe them.
Good for Ukraine.
And we all love Russia, especially its glorious leader.
The sad thing is that you’re hoping for victory for a KGB thug.
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