High-tech from Styria in Russian Drones: How Sanctions are Being Circumvented
The characteristic rattling sound, reminiscent of an old moped, has become a harbinger of death for millions of Ukrainians. But there is much more than simple technology inside Russia's “Geran-2” kamikaze drones: international research has now revealed that, despite the strictest EU sanctions, components from at least 19 European companies – including Styrian sensor specialist Ams-Osram – have found their way into the Kremlin's arsenal.
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