A Russian Iskander missile launched at Kyiv Oblast on July 10th contained over 140 foreign-made components, according to Ukraine’s sanctions chief. Shockingly, 62 of these parts originated in the United States. The components appear to be relatively new, indicating continued access to Western technology despite existing sanctions. This discovery raises concerns about potential loopholes in current export controls and the enforcement of sanctions against Russia. Ukraine is now calling for a closure of this gap to prevent further bolstering of Russia’s military capabilities. The finding underscores the challenges in fully restricting Russia’s access to crucial technology used in weapon systems. Further investigation is needed to determine how these components reached Russia.