Indian-made parts found in Russian Shahed drones
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Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:22:00 +0300

This was reported by The Hindustan Times.The Ukrainian side has repeatedly raised the issue through diplomatic channels, including sending official letters to India’s Ministry of External Affairs after such components were found in Shahed-136 drones. Ukrainian diplomats also discussed the issue with EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan during his visit to New Delhi in July.Ukraine’s investigation revealed that the drones contain parts linked to Indian companies Vishay Intertechnology and Aura Semiconductor. In particular, the E300359 bridge rectifier produced by Vishay (assembled in India) is used in the drone’s voltage stabilization unit, while the AU5426A chip from Aura Semiconductor is used in an antenna resistant to electronic warfare systems.According to sources, the companies have not formally violated Indian law. India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated that the export of dual-use goods is conducted in line with the country’s international non-proliferation commitments and domestic export control regulations.Ukraine’s embassy in India has not officially commented on the matter, but the Ukrainian military intelligence agency (HUR) has reported the discovery of Indian components in Shahed drones on its official social media channels.What Ukraine's Presidential Office saysPresidential Office Head Andriy Yermak called for denying Russia access to foreign components.“We must cut off Russia’s access to components from other countries and stop the killing of Ukrainians. Also, buying Russian energy resources is financing the war, not supporting peace,” he wrote.Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that mercenaries from China, Pakistan, and African countries had been spotted in the Vovchansk area.
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