A Russian national was detained in Florida on charges related to the illicit export of technology useful in military applications, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Denis Postovoy, 44, was arrested in Sarasota for allegedly bypassing U.S. export controls to send microelectronics to Russia, which could be used in drones. This technology has significant applications in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where such drones are heavily utilized.
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Russian detained in Florida for smuggling US military drone technology

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Denis Postovoy was arrested in Florida for allegedly smuggling technology to Russia, violating U.S. export laws, amid ongoing military tensions.


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