Intel and AMD sued for chips in Russian missiles

"They concern five attacks between 2023 and 2025 in which dozens of people were killed. One attack involved Iranian drones with components from Intel and AMD, the others involved Russian KH-101 cruise missiles and Iskander ballistic missiles. According to the charges, the chipmakers and distributor Mouser Electronics are said to have shown "willful ignorance" by allowing third parties to resell sanctioned chips to Russia. There, they are used in drones and missiles to attack civilians, in violation of US sanctions."

"They have previously stated that they are in full compliance with sanctions requirements and that they ceased their business in Russia when the war broke out. They also say they have strict policies in place to monitor compliance. Shannon Thompson, assistant legal counsel at Texas Instruments, said in congressional testimony last year that the company "strongly opposes the use of our chips in Russian military equipment." Such shipments, she said, are "illicit and unauthorized.""

"The lawsuits also identify Mouser Electronics of Mansfield, Texas. This company was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2007 through its subsidiary TTI Inc. Mouser focuses on the sale and distribution of semiconductor components. Mouser is accused of facilitating the transfer of chips from Intel, Texas Instruments, and others to shell companies controlled by Russian intermediaries. Mouser and Berkshire Hathaway have not yet responded to requests for comm"

Dozens of Ukrainian citizens filed lawsuits in Texas accusing Intel, AMD, Texas Instruments and distributor Mouser Electronics of allowing semiconductor components to reach Russian and Iranian weapon programs. The suits allege components appeared in five precision-weapon attacks between 2023 and 2025, including Iranian drones and Russian KH-101 cruise and Iskander ballistic missiles, killing dozens. Plaintiffs allege the companies exhibited "willful ignorance" by permitting third-party resale of sanctioned chips to Russia in violation of U.S. sanctions. The companies assert compliance with sanctions, halted business in Russia after the war began, and maintain monitoring policies. Mouser is accused of transferring chips to shell companies controlled by Russian intermediaries.

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