American Tech Giant's Equipment Allegedly Powers Russian Military Communications in Ukraine
A staggering new investigation has revealed that a $33 billion American technology company, founded by Memphis Grizzlies owner Robert Pera, is reportedly fuelling Russia's war in Ukraine. The report claims that tens of thousands of devices manufactured by WiFi giant Ubiquiti could have ended up in Russian hands since the 2022 invasion, potentially enabling what the United Nations describes as crimes against humanity.
Ubiquiti's Wireless Bridges Said to Be Critical for Russian Forces
According to Hunterbrook Media, Ubiquiti's 'wireless bridges'—devices that connect two parts of a network—are being widely used by Russian military units on the battlefield in Ukraine. These antennae are said to power critical battlefield communications, with experts alleging the technology enables precision drone strikes against Ukrainian civilians.
Hunterbrook investigative reporter Sam Koppelman stated, 'What we found is that the Ubiquiti radio bridge antennae serve critical communication needs for the Russian military. Experts told us this technology enables precision drone strikes against Ukrainian civilians, the types of attacks the United Nations has described as crimes against humanity.'
Sanctions Evasion and Distribution Channels
While US and EU sanctions strictly prohibit the export of such equipment to Russia, the investigation found no direct evidence that Ubiquiti sold products to Russia. However, data analysis suggests that after Ubiquiti ceased direct shipments to Russia in 2022, dozens of exporters in countries including Turkey and Kazakhstan emerged to continue the flow of Ubiquiti equipment across the border.
The report includes drone footage images purporting to show antennae bearing the Ubiquiti logo mounted at Russian positions. Screenshots allegedly show Russian forces requesting Ubiquiti equipment on Telegram, while letters said to be from the Russian military describe the bridges as 'necessary.'
Previous Sanctions Violations and Current Legal Risks
This is not the first time Ubiquiti has faced sanctions-related issues. In 2014, the company agreed to pay $504,225 after the Office of Foreign Assets Control accused it of 'reckless disregard for US sanctions' when its products reportedly ended up in Iran. At the time, Pera stated, 'It can't happen again. If it does, I'll be in a lot of trouble.'
Legal experts cited in the investigation warn that Ubiquiti could now face export bans or potential human-rights litigation tied to civilian harm enabled by its technology. The company's alleged connections to Russian military operations represent a significant escalation of these compliance concerns.
Robert Pera's Dual Role as Tech Entrepreneur and NBA Owner
Robert Pera, 47, founded Ubiquiti in October 2003 and built it into a company valued at over $30 billion. Less than a decade later, he became the NBA's youngest owner when he took control of the Memphis Grizzlies in 2012. The investigation raises serious questions about how technology from his company may be supporting military operations contrary to American foreign policy objectives.
Hunterbrook claims to have conducted undercover inquiries, posing as a Russian customer contacting Ubiquiti's official distributors. They allege that one Ohio-based distributor, Multilink Solutions, initially agreed to ship products to Russia before suggesting shipment to Turkey for pickup instead.
A Ukrainian officer cited in the report claimed Russian forces would be 'flying blind' without these systems and that they have 'no alternative' communication technology. The investigation suggests millions of dollars worth of Ubiquiti equipment has made its way to Russian forces despite international sanctions.
