Ukraine criticises alleged use of Irish component in Iranian drone used to target civilians

Tralee-based company Tillotson allegedly made carburettor used in Shahed drone utilised by Russia over city of Mykolaiv in recent days

The carburetor from Tralee-based company Tillotson was found in an Iranian-designed Shahed drone which has been used to target Ukrainian civilians.
The carburetor from Tralee-based company Tillotson was found in an Iranian-designed Shahed drone which has been used to target Ukrainian civilians.
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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times
Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher is Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times