Germany Arrests Man Accused Of Exporting Electronic Components For Drones To Russia

The suspect allegedly exported electronic components to a company in Russia that produces the Orlan 10 drone, which is currently being used by Moscow's armed forces in its war against Ukraine. (file photo)

A German-Russian dual citizen has been arrested in Germany on allegations of violating the country's foreign trade law multiple times by exporting electronic components to a company in Russia involved in the production of military materiel and accessories, Germany's federal prosecutor's office said. The suspect, who was only identified as Waldemar W. in line with Germany's privacy rules, allegedly exported electronic components on 26 occasions to a company in Russia whose production includes the Orlan 10 drone, which is currently being used by Moscow's armed forces in its war against Ukraine. To read the original story by AP, click here.