Ukrainian Intelligence Reveals Western Components in Russian Cruise Missiles
A recent assessment by Ukraine's military intelligence agency, the GUR, has revealed that Russia's new S-71K 'Kovyor' cruise missile is constructed using electronic components sourced from Western countries, including the US, Germany, and Japan. This discovery underscores the challenges faced by Western nations in enforcing sanctions and preventing critical components from reaching Russian military technology. Despite global sanctions, these components continue to find their way into Russian weaponry through civilian markets and intermediaries. The S-71K missile, developed by Russia's United Aircraft Corporation, features a turbojet engine and a fragmentation-explosive warhead, and was first used in an attack against Ukraine in late 2025. 
