Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Says Western Parts Found in Russian Drones, Missiles!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Ukraine has discovered thousands of foreign‑made components—many from Western countries—in Russian drones and missiles used in recent attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday. The revelation underscores concerns over global supply chains fueling Russia’s war machine. [1]
Key Claims by Zelenskyy
- In his statement, Zelenskyy revealed that in the October 5 combined drone and missile strike, Russian forces used 549 weapon systems that included a total of 102,785 foreign‑manufactured parts. [2]
- He listed suppliers from across multiple countries—the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and more. [2]
- Among components stated to be Western‑made were converters, sensors, microcomputers, and microcontrollers used in drones and missiles. [2]
- Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine’s intention to push for targeted sanctions against companies supplying these parts and to tighten controls on supply chains enabling Russia. [2]
Context & Implications
- The attack struck western Ukraine, including Lviv, killing at least five people and damaging energy infrastructure far from active front lines. [1]
- Zelenskyy’s disclosure points to the persistent challenge of controlling dual-use technology and components that can be repurposed for military devices.
- By publicizing the origin of parts, Kyiv is putting pressure on partner nations to tighten export controls and police supply networks that may inadvertently support Russia’s capabilities.
- The announcement may also strain diplomatic and trade relations, especially with countries whose industries are implicated.
Citations:
- Kyiv Post: www.kyivpost.com/post/61531?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- The Defense Post: thedefensepost.com/2025/10/06/western-parts-russian-drones-missiles/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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