40 Russian schools mobilize students for combat drone production
At least 40 educational institutions in Russia are actively recruiting students to produce combat drones, according to 'Vot Tak'. This involves not only assembling unmanned aerial vehicles but also, in some universities and technical colleges, students printing parts for ammunition and configuring software.
Consensus
- At least 40 educational institutions in Russia involve students in the production of combat drones.
- Student tasks include assembling drones, printing parts for munitions, programming software, and increasing drone lethality.
- Russian special services sometimes monitor students involved in drone production.
- A drone developer named Sergey Berstnev reported that security forces threatened students with retaliation if they disclosed information.
- Some students are paid for their work, with those under Rostec receiving between 30,000 and 55,000 rubles ($367–$672) as a corporate stipend.
- Some students participate out of personal motivation or to leave classes early.
Coverage (8 sources)
- At least 40 universities and colleges in Russia are recruiting students to produce drones and ammunition. Some work for good grades... — The Insider
- At least in 40 educational institutions in Russia, students are massively recruited for the production of combat drones, discovered by 'Vot Tak' — Говорит НеМосква
- At least in 40 educational institutions in Russia, students are massively recruited for the production of combat drones, discovered by 'Vot Tak' — Север.Реалии
- At least in 40 educational institutions in Russia, students are massively recruited for the production of combat drones, discovered by 'Vot Tak' — Вёрстка
- At least in 40 educational institutions in Russia, students are massively recruited for the production of combat drones, discovered by 'Vot Tak' — DW Главное
- At least in 40 educational institutions in Russia, students are massively recruited for the production of combat drones, discovered by 'Vot Tak' — Idel.Реалии
- At least in 40 educational institutions in Russia, students are massively recruited for the production of combat drones, discovered by 'Vot Tak' — Сибирь.Реалии
- At least in 40 educational institutions in Russia, students are massively recruited for the production of combat drones, discovered by 'Vot Tak' — Радио Свобода