On September 14, 2023, a new Russian missile-like drone, Geran-5, was analyzed by Ukrainian military intelligence and found to contain American and European microchips, mostly sourced via China. This drone is a long-range loitering munition similar to the Iranian Shahed-136 drone but differs in speed and electronics configuration. Ukrainian forces first shot down these drones near Kyiv and other areas. The discovery reveals usage of Western technology components in Russian weapons despite sanctions, indicating complex supply chains feeding Russian military capabilities.

On September 14, 2023, a new Russian missile-like drone, Geran-5, was analyzed by Ukrainian military intelligence and found to contain American and European microchips, mostly sourced via China. This drone is a long-range loitering munition similar to the Iranian Shahed-136 drone but differs in speed and electronics configuration. Ukrainian forces first shot down these drones near Kyiv and other areas. The discovery reveals usage of Western technology components in Russian weapons despite sanctions, indicating complex supply chains feeding Russian military capabilities.