EU sanctions five Russian defense industry executives over missile production
The EU has frozen assets and imposed travel bans on five Russian company executives whose plants manufacture precision components for the Iskander-M and Sarmat missiles. Three more executives linked to drone software, military radios and space weapons technology were also sanctioned.
The European Union has expanded its sanctions list to include several executives from Russia's defense industry. Five of those named oversee factories producing precision components used in the Iskander-M ballistic missile and the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental missile, both key parts of Russia's military arsenal.
These individuals now face frozen assets within the EU and are barred from entering or traveling through the bloc.
Sanctions extend to other military technology sectors
Beyond those tied to missile manufacturing, three additional executives from Russian companies were added to the list. Their firms are involved in developing drone control software, producing military radio communication equipment, and advancing space-based weapons technology.
The move is part of the EU's ongoing effort to limit Russia's capacity to sustain its military production and its war against Ukraine, targeting individuals directly responsible for developing and manufacturing strategically significant weapons systems.
