Intelligence gathered by Ukrainian experts found that Chinese-made components were present in aerial drones and tanks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
LONDON, FRANKFURT - Ukrainian forces are finding a growing number of components from China in Russian weapons used in Ukraine, a senior adviser in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office told Reuters, as Western supplies are squeezed by sanctions.
“The trend is now that there is less Western-made components but more – not hard guess which country – made components. Of course, China,” he said via a video call.since Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The assault triggered Western sanctions, including on sending military and dual-use technology such as microchips that could be used in either ordinary appliances or weapons.
The experts also reported finding Chinese parts in the fire control system in Russian tanks that had earlier used French-made parts. “As for military item exports, China has throughout adopted a prudent and responsible attitude. China’s position and actions have always been this way.”
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