MOSCOW, February 24. /TASS/. Supplies of drones controlled with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to Russian troops are being prepared, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said when working in the special military operation zone.

"The head of the Russian military authority noted the role of drones during the special military operation and added that supplies of drones controlled with the use of artificial intelligence technologies are planned for the troops, which will increase efficiency of their operation," Shoigu said, cited by the defense ministry.

"We have approached that. This becomes a rather serious weapon," the minister added.