Recruitment Practices - A Russian drone company, Alabuga Start, is recruiting staff from African countries through work-study programs [1][2] - The recruitment initially targeted poorer African nations and has expanded to richer countries [3] - Recruits are promised flights, cheap accommodation, and language learning opportunities [3] - The reality of working in Alabuga is reportedly far grimmer than advertised [3][4] - The Global Initiative Against Transnational Crime warns recruits are being dragged into the Russia-Ukraine conflict without informed consent [5] Drone Program Details - Approximately 90% of the women recruited end up in the drone program [2] - The program manufactures Shahed 136 kamikaze drones [4] - These drones have been deployed in Russia's war against Ukraine [4] Ethical and Credibility Concerns - The recruitment practices are considered deceptive [4] - The expansion of the company raises questions about the credibility of international safeguards [5]