The ineffectiveness of Western sanctions against Iran and the Russian Federation may have contributed to Moscow’s ability to acquire components for attack drones from the United States of America.
In the future, an Iranian plant for the production of unmanned aerial vehicles may appear on the territory of the aggressor country. At least, such plans are now being promoted by Moscow and Tehran. Earlier, Iran opened a drone factory in Tajikistan. This is stated in the new code of the American Institute for the Study of War for February 7th.
It is noted that Russia can use its strong economic ties with Tajikistan through the CSTO and the EAEU to launder drone components or purchase manufactured drones for use in Ukraine, bypassing international sanctions.
According to the British investigative team Conflict Armament Research (CAR), 82% of Iranian Shahed-131, Shahed 136 and Mohajer-6 drones shot down in Ukraine had microcircuits, semiconductors and other components coming from the American market.
ISW also writes that most Western companies whose components were found in downed Iranian drones have denied direct sales of components to Russia, Belarus or Iran since the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Recall that in January, the NOS edition reported that from the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russian troops in Ukraine and until December 2022, Russia was able to bypass the sanctions to purchase a million Dutch-made chips.
Source: Racurs
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