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This discovery underscores a persistent dilemma: despite Western sanctions designed to choke Russia’s access to advanced technology, the Kremlin’s military manufacturers continue to source crucial microelectronics from Western companies via complex supply chains. Names like Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, and Fujitsu appeared on the list of recovered components. Additionally, the investigators identified parts from Belarus and Russia, highlighting how Moscow is adapting—shifting to domestic production, clandestine smuggling routes, and sourcing from close allies.