A Telegram channel cited by OSINT analysts claims Russia is constructing underground workshops for "Shahed" drone production in Alabuga, Tatarstan. Approximately 42,000 square meters of underground space have reportedly been prepared for future production facilities.

Bloomberg previously reported, citing a multilateral sanctions monitoring group, that up to 25,000 North Korean residents are working in Russia on drone production, including at facilities in Alabuga, assembling drones.