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winetourdriver01

(1,154 posts) Wed Mar 8, 2023, 11:46 AM Mar 2023

Japanese parts found in Russian drones used to attack Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine--Drones used by Russia’s military to attack Ukraine’s essential infrastructure contain components made by Japanese companies, according to an analysis by Ukraine’s military intelligence agency.

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https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14802449

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Japanese parts found in Russian drones used to attack Ukraine (Original Post) winetourdriver01 Mar 2023 OP

Almost certainly bought on the secondary market or even salvaged Amishman Mar 2023 #1

Yup, There's no Way in Hell Japan is Providing Any Support to Russia Beetwasher. Mar 2023 #2

Amishman

(5,559 posts)

1. Almost certainly bought on the secondary market or even salvaged

Reply to winetourdriver01 (Original post)

Wed Mar 8, 2023, 12:38 PM

Mar 2023

Though it might be beneficial seeing if they can use serial numbers to get the initial buyer and see how far the route can be traced.

Beetwasher.

(2,985 posts)

2. Yup, There's no Way in Hell Japan is Providing Any Support to Russia

Reply to Amishman (Reply #1)

Wed Mar 8, 2023, 12:52 PM

Mar 2023

Not even the slightest chance these parts came from Japan directly in any way.

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