US sanctions Chinese firms for manufacturing Russian drones against Ukraine

Senior administration official stated that the US has previously warned Beijing about the network, countering Chinese claims that they are unaware of its existenceThe United States on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting Chinese and Russian entities involved in the construction, design, and delivery of attack drones that are being used in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The sanctions targeted two Chinese companies: Redlepus Vector Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd (Redlepus) and Xiamen Limbach Aircraft Engine Co Ltd., as well as TSK Vektor and TSK Vektor’s General Director, Artem Mikhailovich Yamshchikov, Voice of America (VOA) News reported.

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A senior administration official said on Thursday that the entities were involved in the development of the Russian Garpiya series of long-range attack drones, manufacturing them in China, and sending them directly to Russia.The US State Department official stated, “The Garpiya, designed and produced in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in collaboration with Russian defense firms, has been used to destroy critical infrastructure and has resulted in mass casualties.”

“Today’s action is part of our continued effort to disrupt attempts by PRC-based and Russia-based entities and individuals to support Russia’s acquisition of advanced weapons technology and components. We will continue to impose costs on those who provide support to Russia’s military-industrial base,” he added.

The senior administration official stated that the US has previously warned Beijing about the network, countering Chinese claims that they are unaware of its existence.