An Iskander missile strike on the Kyiv Oblast in July contained 62 American-made components, according to Ukrainian officials. This revelation comes as Ukraine pushes for expanded sanctions against Russia's ballistic missile industry. Kyiv is requesting its allies to sanction over 100 identified Russian companies involved in the production of these weapons. The goal is to disrupt Russia’s ability to manufacture and deploy ballistic missiles, impacting their ongoing military operations. Ukraine aims to have these sanctions implemented by the fall, hoping to severely limit Russia's weapons capabilities. The use of Western components highlights potential vulnerabilities in export control mechanisms that Ukraine intends to address with its partners. This request for sanctions represents a significant effort to further isolate Russia and bolster Ukraine’s defense.