Satellite systems produced in Ukraine are taken to the Russian Federation for the occupiers - investigation (video)

Last year alone, this equipment was put in Russia for about $ 5 million. Gilat Skyedge systems are imported into Russia through other countries, but their Ukrainian origin is indicated in customs documents. The Jabil Circuit plant in Uzhgorod produces Satellite Skydge Satellite System systems for the Gilat Satellite Networks Gilat Satellite Corporation. Despite the war, they are imported into Russia massively and assisted by the occupiers. This was known from the investigation "Investigation.

Info", published on May 8. Journalists have accessed customs data for 2023. They show that about 22,000 systems collected in Ukraine were imported in the Russian Federation. The total cost of the equipment is about $ 5 million. Since 2022, export volumes have increased 6 times. At the same time, the media publishes evidence that Gilat Skyedge is used on the forefront.

In particular, such allegedly on July 12, 2023, the invaders were handed over to the State Duma deputy Viktor Vodolatsky during his visit to the captured territories of Lugansk region. In 2022, the same systems allegedly conveyed the "public People's Front". In addition, Gilat Skyedge is traded in the Russian Federation without hiding the probable use of equipment for military purposes. It is noted that Russian fighters donate GILAT systems, not Starlink because of the principle of operation.

The hostile satellites work as satellite television - they "hang" at one point and require antenna, so Gilat Skyedge is just suitable for working with them. However, it is very difficult to impose sanctions for this, because it is about satellite technology. To authorize a business such as Gilat requires clear evidence of the use of products on the battlefield. At the same time, more and more Russian "plates", especially in the Kharkiv region, are being recorded along the front line.

Moreover, the start of a full -scale war did not "inspire" Gilat to close a business in Russia and stop imports through a subsidiary. Systems continue to be supplied through Israel and Turkey, although Ukraine is indicated by the country of origin. Similar satellite routers of the Filipino production were also supplied - 16 thousand sets for $ 1. 3 million. In the technical support of the GILAT system, the investigators have confirmed that the systems produced in Ukraine were sent to the front.

The American company Jabil Circuit officially left the Russian Federation, and in a request to a request assured that the plant in Uzhgorod did not supply products in the aggressor country. Customs brokers have confirmed that the country of origin is indicated by the clearance party and this is confirmed by documents from the sender. It is assumed that the cargo could be exported from Ukraine and sell through Israel or Europe.

Journalists emphasized that satellite systems are not considered dual -purpose goods, so there is no ban on their import into Russia. However, Gilat Satellite Networks, which has not stopped in the territory of the aggressor country, has not yet been in the list of sponsors of war. Despite his cooperation with the Gilat, in February 2024 she received another contract from the Pentagon - worth $ 10 million. Earlier, the company also signed a contract with Israel.