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Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Russia Drones Equipped With Chinese Technology Raise Eyebrows
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A drone model intended for Russia's war effort includes components from a Chinese firm, which had previously said it would not provide equipment in the war in Ukraine, it has been reported. The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) agency said it had revealed a new drone that Moscow would use, which is similar to the Iranian-made Shahed-136 drone, although much smaller. It said that almost half of the components come from a single Chinese firm, CUAV Technology, which had announced in October 2022 restrictions on its products to Ukraine and Russia, curbing their military use. Newsweek has contacted CUAV Technology for comment. This image from September 19, 2024, shows Vladimir Putinand his officials at an exhibition of Orlan-10 UAV drones at the Special Technology Center in Saint Petersburg. This image from September 19, 2024, shows Vladimir Putinand his officials at an exhibition of Orlan-10 UAV drones at the Special Technology Center in Saint Petersburg. Why It Matters Russia is stepping up its drone production as it continues to bombard Ukrainian infrastructure and use the devices on the battlefield. A propaganda video showcased a drone factory near Kazan in the Tatarstan region, described as the world's biggest, amid a warning by Germany's defense ministry that Russia could launch 2,000 of the devices in a single night by November. China has always denied supplying drones or weapons components to Russia, but reports that its firms are contributing to this effort will raise questions about the effectiveness of secondary sanctions. What To Know The DIU unveiled on a war and sanctions portal, which details foreign weapons components, the inner workings of a new Russian drone that it says Moscow uses as a reconnaissance and decoy device to detect the positions of Ukrainian air defense. It said that the device model named UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) CBTS.611000 has a delta-wing fuselage similar to but smaller than the Shahed-136 (Geran-2), Iranian-designed drone, which has wreaked destruction in Ukraine. China supports russian terrorism – thus, China directly supports the fight against Europe. The new russian drone consists almost entirely of Chinese components, — GUR. The intelligence agency has published data on the drone, which the russians use as a decoy, reconnaissance… — Jürgen Nauditt 🇩🇪🇺🇦 (@jurgen_nauditt) July 22, 2025 The DIU said that every component is of Chinese origin, almost half of which come from a single firm, CUAV Technology. These components include a flight controller with autopilot, navigation modules and antennas and an airspeed sensor. The drone can carry a warhead of up to 15 kilograms (35 pounds), the DIU added. DIU said in October 2022 that CUAV Technology had announced restrictions on supplying its products to Ukraine and Russia. German Major General Christian Freuding said in a podcast that China has now completely stopped exporting drone parts to Ukraine and is instead supplying Russia. Meanwhile, back in June, Oleh Alexandrov, spokesman for Ukraine's foreign intelligence service, told Politico that Chinese manufacturers would continue to supply Russia for their drone production. This would include supplying hardware, electronics, navigation, optics, and telemetry systems, motors, microcircuits, processor modules, antenna field systems, control boards, and navigation systems, he said. What People Are Saying Pro-Ukrainian X user Jürgen Nauditt posted that the DIU report shows "China supports Russian terrorism – thus, China directly supports the fight against Europe." Pro-Ukrainian BSky B user Jalenska posted: "I hope we'll condemn China with strong words and summon ambassadors." Military News UA on X: "Ukrainian intelligence has revealed that a new Russian drone, used for decoy, reconnaissance and light strikes, relies almost entirely on Chinese components." Oleh Alexandrov, spokesman for Ukraine's foreign intelligence service, told Politico in June: "Officially, China sticks to all the rules. Yet only officially." What Happens Next Reports of Chinese involvement in Russia's drones will add to scrutiny of other countries playing a role in helping Moscow's war effort. Kyrylo Budanov, head of DIU, said that Russia's ally North Korea currently supplies up to 40 percent of Moscow's ammunition.
India Today
29-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Russia fires 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine in biggest attack since start of war
Russia launched its biggest aerial attack against Ukraine overnight, a Ukrainian official said Sunday, part of an escalating bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the 3-year-old fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, Ukraine's air force said. Of these, 249 were shot down and 226 were lost, likely having been electronically russian invaders launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine, using 60 missiles and 477 strike air defenders destroyed 475 aerial targets:- 211 Shahed-type and other UAVs were shot down, 225 were suppressed via EW- 1 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) June 29, 2025advertisementYuriy Ihnat, head of communications for Ukraine's air force, told the Associated Press that the overnight onslaught was 'the most massive air strike' on the country, taking into account both drones and various types of missiles. The attack targeted regions across Ukraine, including western Ukraine, far from the frontline. Poland and allied countries scrambled aircraft to ensure the safety of Polish airspace, the Polish air force said regional Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin said one person died in a drone strike. Six people were wounded in Cherkasy, including a child, according to regional Gov. Ihor fresh attacks follow Russian President Vladimir Putin's saying Friday that Moscow is ready for a fresh round of direct peace talks in Istanbul. However, the war shows no signs of abating as US-led international peace efforts have so far produced no breakthrough. Two recent rounds of talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul were brief and yielded no progress on reaching a drone strikes have been a hallmark of the war, now in its fourth year. The race by both sides to develop increasingly sophisticated and deadlier drones has turned the conflict into a testing ground for new weaponry.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Russia#Ukraine
Miami Herald
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Ukraine Destroys Russian Ship in Black Sea Fleet-Video
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian vessel, part of its Black Sea Fleet, Kyiv said. A video published by Ukraine's Ministry of Defense shows the moment the vessel was struck while moving along the western coast of the Kherson region. Newsweek reached out to the Russian government for comment by email. The loss claimed by Kyiv marks the latest blow served to Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which has been targeted throughout President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Successful Ukrainian drone and cruise missile strikes on the vessels have resulted in Russia relocating some of its prized Black Sea Fleet from its port in annexed Crimea to avoid further losses. The vessel was transporting landing troops when it was struck by Ukrainian forces. "Another russian Black Sea Fleet boat with enemy troops onboard - destroyed while moving along the western coast of Kherson region," Ukraine's defense ministry announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday. The Defense Ministry shared a video of the attack, which was filmed by the Ukrainian Navy. The 25-second aerial clip, shot at night, purportedly shows the moment the Black Sea Fleet vessel was struck, causing a huge blaze to erupt on board. Smoke can be seen billowing from the boat immediately after the strike. The Ukrainian Navy also said on X: "Naval forces destroyed 20 'Shaheds' and 1 Russian Black Sea Fleet boat Last night, using the forces and means of the Ukrainian Navy, 20 enemy kamikaze drones 'SHAHED-136' were shot down and 1 Russian Black Sea Fleet boat was destroyed." According to Euromaidan Press, an independent English-language news website launched in 2014 by volunteers from Ukraine, the latest destroyed vessel marks the 28th Russian ship or boat taken out by Ukraine since the start of Putin's full-scale invasion, including Russia's flagship cruiser Moskva. The Moskva missile cruiser, the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, was destroyed by Ukraine in the early days of the war, dealing an embarrassing blow to Putin. Russia is now racing to build a vessel that dwarfs the Moskva, according to Ukrainian military publication Defense Express, which published satellite images in April showing the progress Russia is making on one of its two Project 23900 Ivan Rogov-class amphibious assault ships. These vessels are reportedly capable of carrying up to 90 pieces of military equipment, including 15 helicopters. The Ivan Rogov-class vessel currently under construction is reportedly much larger, suggesting that Moscow aims to restore its naval credibility amid a string of losses suffered by the Black Sea Fleet during the war. The U.K. Ministry of Defence said in February that Ukraine had "significantly degraded" the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Ukrainian Navy Commander Vice Admiral Oleksii Neizhpapa said of the hit: "Thanks to our naval forces for a job well done. Together to victory!" The U.K. Ministry of Defence said in February: "Prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia's leadership almost certainly perceived the Russian Federation Navy and the Black Sea Fleet as integral components of their maritime power. After three years of war, Russia's naval capabilities in the Black Sea have been significantly constrained through highly effective Ukrainian operations. "Since 24 February 2022, Ukrainian forces have destroyed or damaged at least 24 Russian vessels operating in the Black Sea. This includes the sinking of the Black Sea Fleet flagship, Slava-Class cruiser 'MOSKVA', which had previously been described as a cutting-edge air defence platform." The U.K. Ministry of Defence has warned that Russia's Black Sea Fleet, despite being limited at present to the Eastern Black Sea, "retains the ability to conduct long-range strikes into Ukraine in support of land operations." Moscow and Kyiv will continue to trade blows with few signs of a peace deal in the near future. Related Articles Donald Trump Nobel Peace Prize Nomination WithdrawnRussian Newspaper Gives Donald Trump New NicknamePutin Sending Dead Russian Soldiers to Ukraine To Hide Losses: ZelenskyVladimir Putin Issues Warning of New War 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Mint
22-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Israel-Iran conflict effect? India ramps up crude oil imports from Russia, US in June 2025
India has increased its crude oil purchases from Russia and the United States in June 2025, as the import volumes from the two nations exceed the combined volumes from Middle Eastern suppliers amid the market volatility due to the Israel-Iran conflict, reported the news agency PTI. India's primary suppliers for crude oil in the Middle East are nations like Saudi Arabia and Iraq. This comes amid US President Donald Trump's announcement that America had carried out coordinated airstrikes targeting three nuclear facilities in Iran. Indian refiners are expected to import 2 million to 2.2 million barrels of crude oil per day in June 2025, marking the highest level of russian oil imports in the last two years, according to the agency report citing Kpler data. The crude oil imports from Russia were at 1.96 million barrels per day in May 2025. This expected hike in volumes is also set to beat the total volumes bought from Gulf nations like Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait, as per the report. On the crude imports on the US front, Indian refiners' crude oil imports from the United States' also jumped to 4,39,000 barrels per day in June 2025, compared to their 2,80,000 barrels per day levels in the previous month. The data report also showed how the full-month projects from crude oil imports from the Middle East into India stood at 2 million barrels per day, lower than the May 2025 levels, according to the agency report. India started importing cheaper oil from Russia soon after the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022 due to the higher discounted rates post the economic sanctions from the United States. India buys nearly 5.1 million barrels of crude oil, which is then refined to be converted into fossil fuels like petrol and diesel However, so far in the Israel-Iran conflict, there have been no crude oil supply cuts or disruptions in the oil trade, which can potentially drive up oil prices around the world. 'While supplies remain unaffected so far, vessel activity suggests a decline in crude loadings from the Middle East in the coming days,' Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst, Refining & Modeling at Kpler, told the news agency. 'Shipowners are hesitant to send empty tankers (ballasters) into the Gulf, with the number of such vessels dropping from 69 to just 40, and (Middle East and Gulf) MEG-bound signals from the Gulf of Oman halving,' he said. The global situation of uncertainty caused by the raging Israel-Iran war now risks Tehran retaliating by closing the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important trade passage for global crude oil as the strait links the Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea, and the Persian Gulf. According to multiple media reports, the Strait of Hormuz handles nearly a quarter of the world's oil trade. Hence, any potential move to close the passage will result in the escalation of the already raging war. Experts cited in media reports indicate that if there is an oil supply disruption, crude prices can jump to $400 per barrel. 'Yet, Kpler analysis assigns a very low probability to a full blockade, citing strong disincentives for Iran,' Ritolia told the news agency. The route serves as a major route for world oil and LNG export transit, and agency reports show that India imports nearly 40 per cent of all its crude oil and nearly 50 per cent of its gas imports from the Strait of Hormuz, which links to many Gulf nations. The Kpler data cited in the agency report also estimates that in case any disruption happens, it will result in 24 to 48 hours of isolation before major nations like the US step in to counter the retaliation. Meanwhile, the agency also highlighted that Russian oil imports are detached from Hormuz and are imported via the Suez Canal, Cape of Good Hope, or the Pacific Ocean. 'If conflict deepens or there is any short-term disruption in Hormuz, Russian barrels will rise in share, offering both physical availability and pricing relief. India may pivot harder toward the US, Nigeria, Angola, and Brazil, albeit at higher freight costs,' said the expert cited in the agency report. As of 19 June 2025, Russian crude oil accounted for 35 per cent of India's total crude imports. The Indian refiners are watching the geopolitical landscape and are likely to adjust procurement strategies to prioritise energy security, supply stability, and commercial viability if risks in the Middle East escalate, according to the agency report.
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05-06-2025
- Politics
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Ukraine destroys Russian Iskander missile systems in pre-emptive strikes
In pre-emptive strikes, Ukraine has destroyed Russian Iskander missile systems that were preparing to launch missiles at Ukraine. The strikes come hours after Russian leader Vladimir Putin vowed to forcefully respond to Ukraine's drone attack over the weekend. read more The screengrab shows a Ukrainian strike destroying Russian Iskander missile systems in the Klintsy city in Russia's Bryansk province on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo: Ukraine's Ministry of Defence) Ukraine has said it has struck Russia's Iskander missile systems in Klintsy in Bryansk province in pre-emptive strikes. Ukraine has said that at least one Iskander missile launcher was destroyed and two more were likely damaged. The Iskander missile systems were hit when Russia was in the process of launching those missiles at Ukraine, possibly at the capital of Kyiv, according to Ukraine. The Ministry of Defence shared the video of the strikes on X. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ukrainian warriors destroyed the russian Iskander missile systems 🔥 One russian missile launcher detonated, and two more were likely damaged. The results of the strike are being clarified. 📹: @GeneralStaffUA — Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) June 5, 2025 The Iskander is a short-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile with a range of 400-500 kilometres. It has been a mainstay of Russian missile barrages on Ukraine. The Ukrainian strikes in response to apparently imminent Russian strikes comes shortly after Russian leader vowed to respond forcefully to the Ukrainian drone attack over the weekend. In the attack, Ukraine said it destroyed more than 40 Russian aircraft, comprising a third of the regime's long-range, nuclear-capable bomber and surveillance fleets. In a statement in Ukrainian, the General Staff said that a Ukrainian missile strike in a joint operation struck the Russian missile launchers of 26th Missile Brigade of the Russian military in Klintsy city in Bryansk province. The General Staff further said that the Ukrainian military and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the main internal intelligence agency, were part of the operation. Notably, the SBU had also led the 'Operation Spider Web' on the weekend in which Ukrainian drones struck five airbases in Russia and possibly a submarine base as well. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
