The decision of the Asian giant to restrict access to Mavic drones for kyiv and allied countries revives suspicions about their role in the conflict.
China decided to restrict the sale of mavic drones to Ukraine Already several western countries, while it is presumed that it continues to supply with these devices to Russia. The complaint was made by the Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenskiwho said that drones manufactured by the Chinese company DJI are no longer available to Ukrainian forces, But for Russians. As detailed, there are even production lines in Russian territory with the participation of Chinese representatives.
The Mavic is a very popular civil use drone model in aerial photography tasks, but Its versatility also makes it a useful tool for military operations. In the context of the conflict, these devices have been adapted for surveillance, detection of enemy positions and even to transport explosives and attack strategic targets.
Cross accusations and growing tensions between China, Ukraine and the West
The Chinese authorities repeatedly denied any supply of weapons or lethal technology to the sides faced in the war. Through a statement from his Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they assured that the Asian country He never provided armament and that applies strict control over double -use products, that is, those that can be used for civil and military purposes.
In addition, they criticized kyiv hard for the accusations, which they qualified as unfounded and part of a political manipulation maneuver. Since the end of 2023, various sources have been warning about China’s export policies regarding certain key components used in drone manufacturing.
According to Bloomberg reports, Several manufacturers began to limit the sale of essential pieces to the United States and European countriessomething that some officials in the West interpreted as the advance of broader measures.
Beijing responded to these accusations ensuring that the regulation of their exports is part of a defensive strategy against the sanctions imposed by Washington, which, they argue, they seek stop your advance in strategic sectors such as the development of advanced semiconductors.
Thus, the commercial and technological dispute adds to political tensions within the framework of the war in Ukraine, where the use of drones has become a key component of the armed conflict.
Source: Ambito
