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Asian American reporters warn against 'kamikaze drone' in news stories

Term is inaccurate and fuel for hate, AAJA tells newsrooms

A drone is launched during a military exercise at an undisclosed location in Iran in this handout image obtained from the Iranian army on Aug. 25.   © Reuters

NEW YORK -- Asian American journalists are advising news organizations not to use the word "kamikaze" when describing the self-detonating drones recently deployed in Ukraine, citing the potential harm to a demographic already hit by hate crimes.

Russia has sent what are believed to be Iranian-built suicide drones to attack targets in Kyiv.

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