Russia And there has been a new turn in the ongoing tense relations between Western countries, which may once again heat up global politics. Russia, which has always accused the West of encouraging the conflict against Ukraine, is now surrounded by a fact that has raised questions about its credibility. Ukraine’s intelligence agency, GUR (Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate), claims that after downing a Russian drone, known as the S-70 Okhotnik-B (Hunter-B), last month, it found several such components. have been found, which were created by Western countries. This incident can prove to be a big blow for Russia, because it is the same Russia which has been blaming Western countries for increasing its military strength.
Disclosure amid Russia’s threat of nuclear war
Russia has always warned that if NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member countries supply lethal weapons to Ukraine and those weapons are used against Russia, then a direct war could start between NATO and Russia. Which may result in nuclear war. At this time, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly appealed to Western countries to avoid taking such steps. But now, the new fact that has come to light highlights Russia’s contradictory stance.
GUR revealed: Western equipment found in S-70 Hunter
The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) said in a post on Telegram on November 6, 2024, that the Russian drone it downed last month was found to contain components made by several Western companies. In particular, these components included products from companies such as Texas Instruments (USA), Xilinx-AMD (USA), Infineon Technologies (Germany), STMicroelectronics (Switzerland). GUR also revealed that many critical parts of the drone were manufactured by these companies, including microelectronics, transistors, power modules, isolators and microprocessors.
Is Russia using equipment from western countries?
This revelation has come at a time when Russia has continuously alleged that Ukraine is being strengthened with arms supplies and military assistance from Western countries. Russia claims that this move by Western countries is part of a conspiracy against it, which it considers an attempt to spread negative influence throughout the world. Now, when products from Western countries have been found in Russian drones, the question arises whether Russia has used Western equipment in its military machinery? This incident may serve to refute Russia’s claims and show that Russia is also taking advantage of the technology of Western countries, while always criticizing itself to prove itself as an ‘adversary’.
S-70 Okhotnik-B: Russia’s state-of-the-art drone
The Russian S-70 Okhotnik-B (Hunter-B) drone is equipped with a state-of-the-art technology, which comes with stealth features. This drone is capable of conducting air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks as well as reconnaissance missions. The S-70 is designed in such a way that it can operate with both unmanned and manned aircraft. The fourth prototype of this drone had fallen in the sky of Ukraine, and the equipment found in it proves that Russia is dependent on Western technology, while it has always called it a part of ‘sanctions’ and ‘conspiracy’.
Western technology in Russia’s military machinery: a big question
The disclosure was part of a research conducted by Ukrainian intelligence agency GUR, in which a list of various components of the S-70 drone was also shared. GUR also said it had found more than 4,000 foreign machines among about 150 captured or recovered Russian weapons. Most of these devices were made by companies that are linked to Western countries. This clearly shows that Russia has used Western technology despite sanctions, and this has become a way to circumvent international military sanctions.
Will Russia reveal this mysterious connection?
Now, the question arises whether Russia will make this mysterious relationship public? Will the Putin government accept the use of Western technology in its military equipment, or will it try to suppress the issue? This could be a major threat to Russia, as it seriously challenges the claims made by it and its policies. After this revelation, Russia may have to reconsider its strategy at the global level. At the same time, it could also be a message to Western countries that Russia is using Western technology to increase its military strength regardless of sanctions.
This development has once again proved that no country is completely blameless in the world of war. Russia, which has always been accused of supplying weapons and military aid to Western countries, is now using the same equipment itself against those it opposes. Such revelations could raise serious questions on military strategies and international relationships around the world. It will be interesting to see what kind of turns there will be in the relations between Russia and Western countries in the coming times.
