ConflictsUkraine
European components still found in Russian weapons
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Max Zander in Kyiv
February 23, 2026Advertisement
Russia is striking Ukraine with missiles and drones built using foreign components that evade sanctions. A Kyiv family shows the human cost after a Kh‑101 missile killed a grandfather. Ukrainian officials say Western chips still reach Russia via third countries, urging tougher controls. EU‑based firms insist they follow the rules, but victims demand greater responsibility.