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Austria Dismantles €3.3 M Sanctions-Busting Engine Parts Scheme

8/11/2026

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Austria's ministry announced on August 10, 2026 it dismantled a scheme that supplied equipment for Russian missile and fighter-jet engines, breaching EU sanctions.
The scheme shipped over €3.3 million to firms linked to Russian state conglomerate Rostec since 2022.
Police seized CNC machines and tools worth €140,000.
The 28-year-old Belarusian head, arrested in May, remains detained.
Intelligence Minister Joerg Leichtfried called diverting European tech to Russia’s defence industry unacceptable and pledged decisive action.

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Austria's ministry announced on August 10, 2026 it dismantled a scheme that supplied equipment for Russian missile and fighter-jet engines, breaching EU sanctions.
The scheme shipped over €3.3 million to firms linked to Russian state conglomerate Rostec since 2022.
Police seized CNC machines and tools worth €140,000.
The 28-year-old Belarusian head, arrested in May, remains detained.
Intelligence Minister Joerg Leichtfried called diverting European tech to Russia’s defence industry unacceptable and pledged decisive action.