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Ukraine says Russia likely mass-producing satellites with Chinese components
Ukraine’s military says intelligence indicates that Russia has likely begun mass-producing small satellites.
The satellites are intended for communications and reportedly use electronic components made in China.
The claim concerns Russia’s effort to build a communications network.
Ukraine’s military is concerned that this could help Russia use more remotely operated drones across Ukraine.
The satellites are described as small, but no further details about their capabilities are given.
The information comes from intelligence obtained by Ukraine’s military.
No further steps or timeline are stated.
Russia has likely begun mass-producing small satellites for its communications network, according to intelligence obtained by Ukraine's military.
The satellites are reportedly being made with Chinese electronic components.
The development has raised concerns in the Ukrainian military that Russia could expand its use of remotely operated drones across Ukraine.
- Who
- Russia is reportedly mass-producing the satellites, according to intelligence obtained by Ukraine's military.
- What
- Russia has likely begun mass-producing small communications satellites using Chinese-made electronic components.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The satellites are for Russia's communications network; Ukraine's military is concerned they could support expanded use of remotely operated drones across Ukraine.
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- Satellite type
- Small satellites
- Intended use
- Russia's communications network
- Reported components
- Chinese-made electronic components
- Source of intelligence
- Ukraine's military
- Ukrainian concern
- Expanded use of remotely operated drones across Ukraine
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