Russia’s Defense Ministry lists European companies as potential targets

Russia’s Ministry of Defense has published a list of European companies it considers “legitimate military targets” due to their alleged role in producing components for Ukrainian drones.

“According to available information, on March 26, 2026, the leadership of several European countries decided to increase production and supply of UAVs to Ukraine for strikes on Russian territory. We view this decision as a deliberate step leading to a sharp escalation of the military-political situation across the European continent and the gradual transformation of these countries into Ukraine’s strategic rear. Implementation of the declared scenarios leads to unpredictable consequences.”

This marks a shift toward direct threats against Europe, now with a clearly defined list of targets rather than vague statements.

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The list includes 21 companies across 12 countries: the UK, Germany, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, Israel, and Turkey.

It is unclear whether all listed locations actually produce components for Ukrainian drones. The selection logic is questionable—some known joint production sites are missing. It may be arbitrary. Still, the list itself constitutes a direct threat.

At the same time, it is unlikely to mean immediate direct strikes—more likely a list for potential sabotage targets. European countries may need to increase security. They could likely produce a similar list of Russian facilities if they chose.

And this list likely wasn’t published without reason: Ukrainian drones strike targets almost daily, and effectively. Today, the Sterlitamak petrochemical plant was reportedly hit.