There is 'clear evidence' that Chinese companies are supplying military attack drones to Russia for the war in Ukraine, a western official has told Sky News. The allegation, if confirmed, would be the first known complete weapons system to be delivered to Russia from China for use in Ukraine. Such a development would be of huge concern to Kyiv and its western backers and would further ratchet up tensions between Beijing and the West.
The official alleged that in 2023 a Chinese company had sent a range of purpose built military drones to Russia for testing, with the ultimate destination being Ukraine. 'There is clear evidence now that Chinese companies are supplying Russia with deadly weapons for use in Ukraine,' the official said. When asked, the official confirmed they were referring to military drones.