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Toy Shahed Drones Sold on Russian E-Commerce Site

10/31/2025

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Toy replicas of Iranian Shahed drones are marketed to children on the Russian e-commerce site Ozon, where the real drones have been used in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Listings say the toys are suitable for ages three and older and claim they develop coordination and imagination.
One model can be fitted with firecrackers to mimic the drones' explosive impact.
Ozon states it does not specialize in military products but allows sellers to list items that comply with Russian law.

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Toy replicas of Iranian Shahed drones are marketed to children on the Russian e-commerce site Ozon, where the real drones have been used in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Listings say the toys are suitable for ages three and older and claim they develop coordination and imagination.
One model can be fitted with firecrackers to mimic the drones' explosive impact.
Ozon states it does not specialize in military products but allows sellers to list items that comply with Russian law.