The SBU uncovered Ukrainian firms supplying microchips for Russian missiles and drones.

The Security Service of Ukraine has uncovered enterprises in the Kharkiv, Chernivtsi, and Odesa regions that, in violation of international sanctions during the war, were supplying electronic components to Russia for the production of missiles and drones.

This was reported by the press service of the SBU.

The companies in question are part of a large international corporation founded in the Russian Federation, which manufactures unique microchips and electronic boards used in navigation and control systems for ballistic and cruise missiles such as the "X-101," "Kalibr," and "Iskander-K."

"Some of these boards are also used for the guidance systems of kamikaze drones, multiple launch rocket systems 'Tornado-G,' and onboard navigation of the Ka-52 strike reconnaissance helicopter," the statement reads.

It is noted that the individuals involved developed a plan for systematic supply of electronic components from Ukraine to the Russian Federation, circumventing the sanctions. To successfully implement this scheme, they disguised the end consumer of the products, purchased goods in Ukraine and other countries, sent them to a controlled company in the Middle East, which is under international sanctions, and from there to a Russian company that is also sanctioned by the West.

According to the SBU, among the end consumers of the goods are strategic state enterprises of the Russian Federation and businesses operating within the military-industrial complex of the aggressor country, including JSC "SpetsTechMash."

"It has been documented that only during the summer of 2022, the participants in the scheme transported over 1,500 different types of microelectronics to Russia, totaling more than 600 thousand US dollars," the Security Service reported.

Currently, the SBU has detained one of the individuals involved, who was also found to possess a Russian passport. The investigators of the special service have notified him of suspicion under part 3 of article 28, part 1 of article 111-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (aiding the aggressor state committed by an organized group). He faces up to 12 years in prison with asset confiscation. A notification of suspicion is being prepared for other participants in the scheme under the same article.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that the SBU detained the director of one of the largest banks, who was consistently donating to the Russian army. During the search, a Russian citizen's passport, Russian rubles, mobile phones, and a computer with evidence of crimes were found.