{"id":479114,"date":"2025-10-06T23:09:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/479114\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T23:09:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:09:13","slug":"china-accused-of-supplying-russia-with-satellite-data-for-strikes-on-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/479114\/","title":{"rendered":"China Accused of Supplying Russia With Satellite Data for Strikes on Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ukraine\u2019s Foreign Intelligence Service has alleged<\/a> that China is supplying Russia with satellite reconnaissance data to support missile attacks on Ukrainian territory. According to intelligence officials, some of the targets identified with Chinese assistance include sites owned by foreign investors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is evidence of a high level of cooperation between Russia and China in conducting satellite reconnaissance of Ukraine\u2019s territory to identify and reconnoitre strategic targets for destruction,\u201d said Oleh Aleksandrov, an officer with Ukraine\u2019s Foreign Intelligence Service. \u201cAs we have seen in recent months, these targets may belong to foreign investors.\u201d<\/p>\n

Related: Ukraine Takes Simulated Adversary Role in NATO Naval Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n

Officials declined to reveal further details about which facilities were struck as a result of this intelligence-sharing arrangement.<\/p>\n

Foreign-Owned Sites Among Those Hit<\/p>\n

One of the most notable incidents took place on 21 August, when a Russian missile attack destroyed a facility belonging to U.S. manufacturer Flex Ltd in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia. The strike, which injured 15 people, drew widespread condemnation and raised concerns over the growing reach of Russian missile operations in western Ukraine, an area previously considered relatively safe.<\/p>\n

Expanding Sino-Russian Military Cooperation<\/p>\n

The new claims come amid mounting evidence of deepening defence ties between Moscow and Beijing. Earlier this year, Ukrainian intelligence chief Oleh Ivashchenko reported that China had been supplying Russia with special chemicals, gunpowder, and precision machinery for use in 20 military factories. He also noted that by early 2025, around 80% of the key electronics used in Russian drones<\/a> originated from China.<\/p>\n

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has previously warned that Beijing\u2019s growing involvement in Russia\u2019s war effort could further destabilise global security. In April, he stated that Ukraine possessed intelligence showing China was not only exporting components but also manufacturing weapons directly on Russian soil.<\/p>\n

Strategic Implications<\/p>\n

The allegations highlight a new dimension in the Russia-China partnership<\/a>, with potential consequences extending beyond Ukraine\u2019s borders. If verified, the sharing of satellite intelligence would represent a significant step in China\u2019s support for Moscow.<\/p>\n

\"\" Published by Kerry Harrison<\/p>\n

Kerry\u2019s been writing professionally for over 14 years, after graduating with a First Class Honours Degree in Multimedia Journalism from Canterbury Christ Church University. She joined Orbital Today in 2022. She covers everything from UK launch updates to how the wider space ecosystem is evolving. She enjoys digging into the detail and explaining complex topics in a way that feels straightforward. Before writing about space, Kerry spent years working with cybersecurity companies. She\u2019s written a lot about threat intelligence, data protection, and how cyber and space are increasingly overlapping, whether that’s satellite security or national defence. With a strong background in tech writing, she\u2019s used to making tricky, technical subjects more approachable. That mix of innovation, complexity, and real-world impact is what keeps her interested in the space sector.<\/p>\n

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