У россиян начались проблемы с “Искандерами”: подробности – УНИАН

The accuracy of Russian Iskander ballistic missiles has seen a significant decline, according to Vladyslav Vlasyuk, the President of Ukraine’s Commissioner for Sanctions Policy. The decrease in precision is attributed to a shift in the supply chain, where high-quality European components are being replaced with alternatives from China and Taiwan.

Vlasyuk, cited by Militarny, stated on May 16, 2026, that this transition in electronics has directly impacted the performance of the missiles. This development suggests that sanctions targeting the procurement of Western technology are forcing Russia to rely on less precise components for its primary ballistic missile systems.

The decline in reliability has reportedly caused concern within Russian military circles. Reports indicate that Russian military channels have called for an increase in technical control over missile units, specifically focusing on the quality and integration of imported components.

To compensate for the loss of precision, Russian forces are reportedly adjusting their tactical approach. One Russian war correspondent suggested increasing the number of simultaneous launches against a single target to as many as three missiles to ensure that at least one reaches the intended objective.

The issues with the Iskander system are part of a broader trend regarding the electronics used in Russian weaponry. The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine has noted that non-Russian electronics are being utilized across a wide range of systems, including ballistic missiles, guided aerial bombs (KABs), and drones.

Similar patterns are evident in the production of Shahed drones. There has been a documented increase in the proportion of Chinese parts used in these unmanned aerial vehicles as Russia seeks to maintain production volumes despite international restrictions on Western electronics.

reports indicate that Russia attempted to mass-equip Shahed drones with machine vision modules to improve their targeting and autonomy, but these efforts were unsuccessful.

The reliance on Chinese and Taiwanese components, while allowing for continued production, appears to have introduced technical vulnerabilities and reduced the overall effectiveness of Russia’s precision-strike capabilities.