'My skin was peeling' - the African women tricked into making Russian drones
Published: 11/5/2025

African women were tricked into making Russian drones at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Russia, despite being promised professional training in other fields. The women, recruited from across Africa, were reportedly made to work in dangerous conditions for less pay than advertised at the drone factory. The programme, accused of human trafficking, denies any wrongdoing but has faced criticism for its recruitment practices.



