Ukraine targets Russian defence industry with new wave of sanctions

Ukraine has imposed a fresh package of sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved, according to the presidential press service.

The measures, endorsed by Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, are aimed at firms and individuals involved in supporting defence production, facilitating sanctions evasion, conducting business in occupied territories, and participating in the construction of the Kerch Bridge.

The latest sanctions list covers 26 individuals and 31 legal entities, including companies involved in the production of underwater, surface and aerial unmanned systems, as well as related software.

It also targets enterprises manufacturing and servicing armoured vehicles, submarines, ships, auxiliary vessels, port equipment, electronic warfare systems and air defence systems.

The aviation sector is also included, with firms producing and repairing components for Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-171, Mi-172 and Mi-14 helicopters.

A separate tranche of sanctions applies to seven individuals and 11 entities, including manufacturers of components used in missiles such as the Kh-101, Kh-59M2/M2A and Iskander-K systems, as well as companies operating illegally in occupied territories and involved in infrastructure linked to the Kerch Bridge.

Ukraine said it intends to share relevant information with international partners to help coordinate enforcement of the sanctions across jurisdictions.

Speaking on sanctions policy, presidential adviser Vladyslav Vlasiuk said the measures were focused on the core of Russia’s military-industrial base.

“We are systematically closing off links, including activities in temporarily occupied territories. The pressure will continue to intensify — both from our side and jointly with partners,” he said.

By Aghakazim Guliyev