Russian weapons used against Ukraine contain western electronics
8 August 2022
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RUSSIAN WEAPONS
Dozens of Russian weapons being used on the battlefield in Ukraine consist of parts from the West, including Britain and the US, a report has revealed. At least 450 types of foreign-made electronic components were found in 27 of Russia’s modern military systems, according to research by the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) think tank.
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