Poland seizes tyres for Boeing aircraft headed for Russia

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One of the effects of international sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine means that vital parts for a number of industries are no longer available. Although Russia has its own commercial airline production industry, its main airlines have relied on more modern Airbus and Boeing aircraft and it is estimated that there are some 700 American or European produced commercial… Source

The Polish authorities confiscated 5 tons of airships for Boeing civil aircraft that were to pass through Belarus and reach Russia, announced the National Revenue Administration for months, adding that such goods are subject to Union sanctions...

The Polish customs service has seized 5 tons of tires for Boeing civilian aircraft that were transiting through Belarus and Russia.

"Police officers... discovered during an inspection of a truck that the driver was transporting tires used on civilian aircraft," the statement said.

Poland Seizes Boeing Aircraft Parts Headed for Russia

Polish customs officials seized five metric tons of tires for civilian Boeing aircraft en route to Russia via Belarus, the country's National Revenue Administration (NRA) said Monday.

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