Russia Has Become a 'Drone Empire', Says New York Times

Russia has transformed into a drone empire due to the increase in UAV production, reports the New York Times.

"The Russian government has signaled at the highest level that drones are a top priority for a country that has mobilized state and private resources to create a 'drone empire'," the publication states.

The article notes that the Ukrainian army is facing a shortage of equipment due to attacks from Russian unmanned aerial vehicles.