US Identifies Suppliers Contributing to Ballistic Missile Proliferation

The US State Department has announced that it has identified a number of suppliers that are "facilitating the proliferation of ballistic missiles." The department reports that sanctions will be imposed on these suppliers.

According to the press service of the State Department, three of the entities are located in China and one in Belarus. The State Department notes that "these entities have provided materials for Pakistan's ballistic missile program, including long-range missile projects." On April 11, the United States had also imposed sanctions on three Russian companies for acquiring parts for Shahed drones.