Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree imposing new sanctions on dozens of individuals and companies linked to Russia's drone industry.

Axar.az informs accoriding to Ukrainian media, restrictions were introduced against 39 Russian nationals and 55 companies from Russia, China, and Belarus.

The measures target entities involved in the production of drones using artificial intelligence, as well as suppliers of electronic components for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Among the sanctioned companies are Russian defense developers Zala Aero, Smart Birds, and Vostok Design Bureau, as well as Chinese and Belarusian firms that provide dual-use technologies.

Ukrainian authorities also sanctioned research centers focused on AI-based drone technologies, including Neurolab and the Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies.