Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Ukraine Concerns Over Indian Drone Parts Used by Russia
Ukraine told India and the EU that Russia is using Iranian-made drones that have parts from Indian companies.
These parts include components from Vishay Intertechnology and Aura Semiconductor.
India says it follows international rules for exports.
Aura is trying to figure out how its parts might have ended up in the drones.
The drones have been used by Russia in attacks on Ukraine.
The components might be exported legally to other countries and then sent to Russia or Iran.
Ukraine informed India and the EU about Indian-made components found in Russian drones.
Components from Vishay Intertechnology and Aura Semiconductor were identified in Shahed-136 drones.
These drones have been used by Russia in attacks on Ukraine since 2023.
India stated its exports of dual-use items adhere to international obligations.
Aura Semiconductor is investigating how its components may have reached defense manufacturers.
- Who
- Ukraine, India, EU are involved; Russia uses drones with Indian components.
- What
- Ukraine raised concerns regarding Indian-made components found in Russian drones.
- When
- Since at least 2023, drones with these components have been used.
- Where
- The issue involves components used in drones in Ukraine and discussed in New Delhi.
- Why
- Ukraine is concerned about Indian-made parts in Iranian drones used by Russia.
Ukrainian Concerns
India's Stance
Compliance with Regulations
Ukrainian Concerns
Ukraine is concerned that Indian-made components in Iranian drones used by Russia may violate international norms and aid the war effort.
India's Stance
India maintains that its dual-use exports adhere to international regulations and are governed by a robust legal framework.
- Concerned Parties
- Ukraine, India, EU
- Drones Involved
- Shahed-136
- Indian Companies
- Vishay Intertechnology, Aura Semiconductor
- Component Locations
- Voltage regulator (Vishay), Navigation system chip (Aura)
- India's Stance
- Adheres to international obligations
Sources
Ukraine raises alarm over Indian-made components found in Russian drones, flags issue with MEA: Report
Ukraine claims 'Made in India' components in Russia's Shahed drones, raises issue with New Delhi and EU: Report
Ukraine finds India-made parts in Russian drones – How did they land there?