U.S. authorities have decided to expand the sanctions list against the Russian Federation. The restrictions affected several financial institutions, including Pochta Bank, Russian Standard Bank, and the All-Russian Bank for Regional Development.
Personal Western sanctions have affected the chief designer of Zala Aero (part of one of the largest Russian defense companies, Kalashnikov, which produces the Lancet drone), Alexander Zakharov, and the leadership of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia - Deputy Ministers Viktor Evtukhov and Alexey Besprozvannykh.
The Lancet strike drone is considered an intelligent, multi-tasking, modern weapon that finds a target specified by the operator and strikes it. At the same time, the drone is practically invisible to the enemy until the moment of attack, as it is made of composite materials.
Russian Armed Forces personnel have repeatedly confirmed its effectiveness. The Lancet has a reconnaissance module, navigation, and communication systems. The fact that the target is hit can be confirmed via video channel.
It was previously reported that Zala Aero plans to improve the guidance system of the Lancet.
