Forward from: The Kyiv Independent
Investigation: Who helped Russians increase production of domestic attack drones despite sanctions
An investigation by the Kyiv Independent has found that Zala Aero, one of the largest manufacturers of Russian combat drones, has managed to continue to grow, despite sanctions, by feeding its production through a reliable system of Chinese suppliers.
The Kyiv Independent tracked down Russian tax data on the suppliers of the Zala Aero Group and Russian customs records on the imported goods it was purchasing. This revealed the ecosystem of suppliers — foreign and domestic — that feed Zala Aero's drone production.
Read the full investigation here.
Photo: The Kyiv Independent
An investigation by the Kyiv Independent has found that Zala Aero, one of the largest manufacturers of Russian combat drones, has managed to continue to grow, despite sanctions, by feeding its production through a reliable system of Chinese suppliers.
The Kyiv Independent tracked down Russian tax data on the suppliers of the Zala Aero Group and Russian customs records on the imported goods it was purchasing. This revealed the ecosystem of suppliers — foreign and domestic — that feed Zala Aero's drone production.
Read the full investigation here.
Photo: The Kyiv Independent