A recent claim says that Russia has promised young women from several African countries jobs in drone‑assembly plants. Reporters say the women were lured with the idea of stable work, but soon found themselves forced to build Shahed‑136 kamikaze drones in a zone that has been hit by Ukrainian air attacks many times.
The story comes from a whistle‑blower who worked at the factories. According to the source, the women were told they could keep their passports and earn a steady paycheck. After arriving, they were moved into a basement lab where they disassembled and reassembled drones under tight security. The workers complained of lack of proper safety gear, long hours, and the constant threat of bombs.
“People were told it was a normal job, but they’re actually building weapons used in conflict,” the whistle‑blower said. “We knew the drones were being shipped to Ukraine and used in attacks.” The whistle‑blower also said the recruits were new to the industry and were pressured to leave if they complained.
If verified, the case would add to a growing list of human‑rights concerns linked to Russia’s war‑related industry. Investigators want to confirm whether the workers were forced into the jobs and whether they were told they could leave at any time. They also plan to examine contracts, wages, and the role of the companies that produce the components for the Shahed‑136.
Russia’s government has not commented on the allegations yet. The claims add to Calls for accountability over the production of military drones.
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