Russia introduces drone classes in public schools

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Russian public schools are teaching children to assemble and fly drones as part of changes to the national curriculum.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:47:43 UTC.

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  1. Trump says Russia, Ukraine reach ‘energy ceasefire’ but gives no details

  2. 3 grades, 1 teacher: Haryana’s schools face a test

  3. Russia introduces drone classes in public schools

  4. U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch

  5. Trump turns to Russian diesel ahead of midterms, but analysts see little price relief

  6. Russia hit Ukraine power plant ‘immediately after’ Trump declared energy ceasefire, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

  7. Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to agree to energy ceasefire, but warns Russia must do same

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