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The WNM team analyzed TikTok content and other online videos to research this facility, which U.S. intelligence identified as an Iranian drone manufacturer. Currently, WNM has found that the facility shown online was primarily a college building with infrastructure for students and administrative staff, while all drone manufacturing capabilities were at the drone-making company “Albatros.” However, there was another manufacturing complex next to the building whose origin and purpose remain undetermined. During the investigation, WNM discovered an unidentified drone featuring jet engine markers but lacking other distinguishable details for proper identification.

A similar mystery arose in late July 2024 when Alabuga College’s official Telegram account posted a video inviting prospective students to join its prestigious UAV operators program, “Aeronautics and UAV Programming.” The video showcased a new, unidentified drone among others.