Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of using drones and missiles made with thousands of parts supplied by Western countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. The statement comes as Russia continues missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, raising new concerns in Europe.
In a social media post, Zelenskyy said that in just two nights, Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles containing more than 100,000 components from countries such as the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, and China.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, US firms have been linked to providing converters for Kh-101 missiles and Shahed-type drones, as well as sensors and microelectronics for missile systems. British companies have been tied to supplying microcomputers for drone flight control systems.
“Ukraine is preparing new sanctions against those who help Russia and its war,” Zelenskyy said, adding that details about each company and product have been shared with Ukraine’s partners. He called on allies to strengthen sanctions, warning that continued loopholes in global trade are indirectly supporting Russia’s military.
The accusations come ahead of a G7 sanctions coordinators meeting, where Ukraine is expected to push for stronger international restrictions.
Oleh Alexandrov, a Ukrainian intelligence official, also claimed that Russia is working with China on satellite reconnaissance to help identify strategic Ukrainian targets. The Kremlin denied the claim, saying Russia does not rely on Chinese satellites.
The situation has added to rising tensions in Europe. Several countries have reported increased drone activity near military sites and airports. On Monday, Oslo Airport in Norway temporarily halted landings after a drone was spotted in the area, disrupting flight schedules.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov have rejected Ukraine’s claims, calling them baseless. However, the growing evidence of Western-made parts in Russian weapons has fueled concerns about gaps in sanctions enforcement and global supply chains.
