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Ukraine Exposes Russian Missile Made with Western Parts

5/13/2025

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Ukraine's Defence Intelligence has uncovered that the Russian S8000 "Banderol" cruise missile is built with parts sourced from the US, Japan, and South Korea, sparking fears of sanctions evasion. With a striking range of 310 miles and impressive maneuverability, Ukraine is calling on its allies to tighten export controls to prevent further misuse.

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Ukraine's Defence Intelligence has uncovered that the Russian S8000 "Banderol" cruise missile is built with parts sourced from the US, Japan, and South Korea, sparking fears of sanctions evasion. With a striking range of 310 miles and impressive maneuverability, Ukraine is calling on its allies to tighten export controls to prevent further misuse.