April 15, 2026

Russia’s Defense Ministry publishes list of European drone manufacturers, and a Kremlin official calls them potential military targets

Russia’s Defense Ministry on April 15 published lists of companies in multiple countries, including across Europe, that it claims are involved in producing strike drones for Ukraine.

Russia’s Defense Ministry publishes list of European drone manufacturers, and a Kremlin official calls them potential military targets

TL;DR

  • Russia's Defense Ministry identified companies in Europe, including in London, Munich, Riga, Vilnius, and Prague, allegedly producing strike drones for Ukraine.
  • A second list named foreign companies producing drone components, with some located in Madrid, Venice, and Haifa.
  • One listed address in Munich corresponds to a residential building.
  • Dmitry Medvedev, deputy head of Russia's Security Council, referred to the companies on the list as 'potential targets for the Russian armed forces.'
  • The ministry's statement coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, where drone models from joint Ukrainian-German enterprises were showcased.
  • Germany and Ukraine also agreed on a significant defense package, including funding for Patriot air defense system missiles.

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