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What is Iran’s ‘Spider Web’ drone threat based on Ukraine’s tactic?

short by Aradhana / on Tuesday, 6 October, 2026
It is believed that Iran’s “Spider Web” drone threat is loosely based on Ukraine’s “Spider Web” operation against Russia last year. The covert campaign involved concealing small drones inside trucks and lorries, transporting them close to Russian military airbases and launching them remotely. The tactic reportedly enabled Ukraine to inflict up to $7 billion in damage on Russia.
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