# Belgian company seeks exception to keep operating in Russia’s drone hub — as it does so anyway

https://mins.news/en/item/17066

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-08 17:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/belgian-company-seeks-exception-to-keep-operating-in-russias-drone-hub-as-it-does-so-anyway/

> A Belgian factory continues operating in a Russian special economic zone identified as a key defense production site. EU requirements called for companies to leave the zone by late January 2026. Despite that deadline, the factory has continued its activities. The company is seeking an exception to remain there while already carrying on operations.