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Ukraine Says It Has Evidence China Gave Russia Satellite Data for Strikes

The claim highlights mounting concerns over Chinese dual-use support for Russia.

Spectators, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, attend a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS

Overview

  • Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service says it recorded evidence that Chinese satellite intelligence was used by Russia to guide missile strikes on Ukrainian territory.
  • SZRU employee Oleh Alexandrov described a "high-level" partnership between Russia and China in satellite reconnaissance to identify strategic targets.
  • Officials said some identified targets included facilities used by foreign investors, citing the Aug. 21 destruction of U.S. firm Flex Ltd in Mukachevo as an example.
  • The intelligence service declined to disclose additional details about specific sites allegedly struck using the satellite data.
  • China maintains a neutrality stance in the war, while reporting notes continued trade, dual-use supplies, and more than 20 recent cooperation deals signed by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, according to TASS.