February 25th 2024.
Recently, a new investigation has brought to light how Russia is turning to its neighboring countries, Belarus and Kazakhstan, to bypass sanctions imposed by Western nations. This comes as a concerning revelation, as it appears that Russian forces may be utilizing British-made components in the drones used to carry out attacks in Ukraine.
Andriy Kulchytskyi, a former colonel at the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, has provided evidence to The Sun showing English writing engraved on the motor of an Iranian-made Shahed-M drone, which has been used by Russian forces. This discovery has raised suspicions that some of the engines used in these drones are actually manufactured in England, even though the manufacturer may not be aware of their ultimate use in a war zone.
Kulchytskyi stated, "We thought the engines were British from the beginning, but we have yet to officially confirm this. England has always been a good friend." This latest development adds to previous reports that the engines for these drones were reverse-engineered in Iran using British parts, but the English-language engraving on the drones examined by Kulchytskyi casts doubt on this theory.
Mark Francois, a former Minister for the Armed Forces, expressed concern over these findings, stating, "If it is indeed true that these engines came from Britain, it is a deeply worrying development. We must assume that our intelligence agencies are investigating this matter and are prepared to intervene if necessary."
The Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise has also uncovered components from other Western nations, including Ireland, the US, Switzerland, and Canada, in Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used in attacks against Ukraine. This is not the first instance of Western-made goods being used by Russia's military, as similar discoveries have been made in recent months.
In fact, last year, The Insider reported on how microchips worth millions of dollars, produced by US tech giants Texas Instruments and Analog Devices, were being transported into Russia over a period of nine months. These microchips are crucial for Russian missile and satellite communications systems, which have been used in the Kremlin's ongoing war effort against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
These revelations serve as a reminder of the complex and ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the potential role that Western nations may unwittingly play in this conflict. It is a situation that requires careful attention and action from intelligence agencies to prevent further harm and escalation of the conflict.
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