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News|Russia-Ukraine warUkraine’s Zelenskyy says Western parts found in Russian drones, missilesPressing for stiffened sanctions, president says more than 100,000 components from US, UK and other suppliers found in Russian missiles and drones fired on Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that drones and missiles used by Russia are equipped with components sourced from Western companies.

JBy Jessica GrantOct 06, 20251 min read

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that drones and missiles used by Russia are equipped with components sourced from Western companies.

On Monday, Zelenskyy reported that the weapons deployed in recent Russian attacks contained numerous parts manufactured by companies in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, and China.

Zelenskyy detailed that nearly 100,688 foreign-made parts were present in the attack drones, about 1,500 in Iskander missiles, 192 in Kinzhal missiles, and 405 in Kalibr missiles. This statement accompanies ongoing efforts by Ukraine and European partners to advocate for stricter sanctions and improved oversight to eliminate loopholes in existing trade restrictions following Russia's February 2022 invasion.

The involvement of US and UK companies is significant due to these countries' prominent role in supporting Ukraine both militarily and financially. According to Zelenskyy, US firms produce converters for Kh-101 missiles and Shahed-type drones, sensors for unmanned aerial vehicles and Kinzhal missiles, and microelectronics for missiles. He also noted that British companies manufacture microcomputers for drone flight control.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that drones and missiles used by Russia are equipped with components sourced from Western companies.
Jessica Grant · Thehackingpost

Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing new sanctions against entities aiding Russia, with detailed information on each company and product provided to Ukraine's allies.

Separately, Ukrainian intelligence official Oleh Alexandrov indicated that China has been assisting Moscow in identifying targets within Ukraine, citing evidence of cooperation in satellite reconnaissance.

In response, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denied any dependency on Chinese satellites, asserting that Russia possesses sufficient capabilities to meet its operational needs.

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Recent reports of suspicious drone activity across European countries have heightened tensions. Unmanned aerial vehicles have been observed over military installations, disrupting air traffic. While some governments suspect Russian involvement, Russia has denied these allegations. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's comments attributing the incidents to Russia were dismissed as "baseless" by the Kremlin.

Additionally, Oslo Airport temporarily halted several landings on Monday following reports of drone activity, as confirmed by its operator, Avinor.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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