EU Confirms Xinjiang-Made Chinese Drones for Russia; UK Military Uses Sanctioned Autel Drones

Nov 15, 2024, 01:19 PM

The European Union has obtained conclusive evidence that armed drones are being manufactured for the Russian military in China's Xinjiang region. This information, confirmed by several diplomatic sources, will be discussed by EU foreign ministers in a meeting scheduled for Monday. The UK military and police have also utilized drones from a Chinese company that has been sanctioned by the British government for supplying arms to Russia in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Notably, UK officials, including John Healey and Rachel Reeves, were recently photographed using Autel drones, which are now banned due to these sanctions. Additionally, reports indicate that Russian drones deployed in air strikes against Ukraine incorporate electronics sourced from China, Taiwan, and the United States.