This was reported by Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the President’s Representative on Sanctions Policy, during a conversation with journalists, according to Ukrinform.

“Most of the strikes on port infrastructure in Odesa were carried out using ‘Banderol.’ The standard warhead weighs 150 kg. If foreign components weren’t available, I don’t think they would be able to produce them. Foreign components are available, which is why we are seeing new ‘Banderol’ missiles from 2026 that contain foreign components manufactured in 2025–2026,” Vlasiuk noted.

He emphasized that in June and July, the Russians carried out 16 strikes on Odesa’s food infrastructure, 80% of which were with “Banderol” missiles. According to him, the Russians used this specific type of weapon to attack infrastructure related to food exports, particularly vegetable oil, grain, and other commodities.

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The Commissioner reported that a significant number of foreign-made components were found in samples of the 2025 “Banderol” loitering munitions, specifically from the U.S. (9 components), China (4), Japan (2), Switzerland (2), South Korea (2), and Australia (1). At the same time, he emphasized that the missiles Russia is currently using to attack Odesa were manufactured in 2026 and differ slightly from earlier models. Their composition is still being studied.

As reported by Ukrinform, on Tuesday evening the U.S. Senate approved a procedural motion necessary for further consideration of a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, passing it by a vote of 86 to 12.

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