Can't even repair: sanctions have disrupted the production of equipment important for the Russian army

The factories lack scarce components to provide all occupation troops with reliable communication systems. Global sanctions greatly limited the production of electronics for military equipment in Russia. Ukrainian military expert Sergey Beskrestnov, known under the call sign "Flash", told in his Telegram that the Russians could no longer produce for their army.

According to him, serious problems began in the Angstrom Scientific and Production Enterprise, which was previously produced by Russian Azarta military radio stations. It is now unable to make it administered on a scale to cover the needs of the Russian military, although it is working on new models and versions of software. "Angstrom even returns to the troops of the station that arrived for repair. There are no components.

He tries to fighter broken boards in attempts to repair," - said Sergei Beskrestnov. He added that Angustrem sought help to the plant, which produces portable complexes of radio communications P-168 "Aqueduk" (duet), but he also started problems with battery and other details. According to Wikipedia, such equipment in the Russian Federation produces two enterprises: "Elektrosigal" from Voronezh and Yaroslavl radio factory.

"Hope for communication only on China and its DMR," the Ukrainian expert emphasized. At the same time, Sergei Flesh writes, many other military systems can still produce in Russia. For example, the Iskander missile complex is almost entirely composed of Russian components, and Zala Aero Group has found other suppliers of Lacet and Zala UAV details, as well as StC, which produces reconnaissance drones of Orlan.

As for FPV coptors, the Russians ordered the components from China for four months in advance and receive parties ordered earlier. Earlier, Sergei Flesh reported that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation lost half of the Azarta radio stations, which is why they have major problems with communication. The Ukrainian military captured a lot of such equipment during the retreat of Russians from Kyiv and Kharkiv regions and then in other areas.

Each radio station costs tens of thousands of dollars and enables the occupiers to keep in touch with old APTs and even aviation, providing rather reliable protection against hacking and suppression. Back in April 2022, military analyst Thomas Wittington stated that there was not enough Azart in the Russian army. They are equipped with mainly elite airborne units, but artillerymen have to use outdated or commercial systems that are easy to listen.