Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on 8 July signed a decree imposing sanctions on five China-based companies after investigators discovered their components in Russian Shahed-type drones shot down during the 3-4 July assault on Kyiv. The measures hit Central Asia Silk Road International Trade, Suzhou ECOD Precision Manufacturing, Shenzhen Royo Technology, Shenzhen Jinduobang Technology and Ningbo BLIN Machinery. The firms face asset freezes, a ban on capital transfers and a suspension of all commercial activity in Ukraine, according to the presidential order that enforces a decision by the National Security and Defense Council. Sanctions commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk said the action is intended to disrupt supply chains that help Moscow bypass export controls and sustain drone production. Kyiv is urging the European Union, the United States and other partners to adopt parallel restrictions. Beijing and Moscow have not yet commented on the decree. Following what he called Russia’s largest drone attack on Ukraine, Zelensky also appealed for tougher "biting" measures against Russia, including secondary sanctions on Russian oil.