Russia's Shahed drones use foreign SIM cards

Ukraine has blocked Russian SIM cards used to control Shahed strike drones, but the drones have adapted by connecting to mobile networks in Poland and Romania. The drones use T2 SIM cards supplied by Russia's state telecom Rostelecom to drone manufacturers, allowing remote control and navigation. This technical workaround reveals how Russia maintains operational capability despite Ukrainian countermeasures. The development highlights the ongoing electronic warfare dimension of the conflict.