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China has put 500,000 km in Russia in Russia: How many drones will appear on the front (infographic)

To spread: China provided Russia with significant assistance in obtaining technological advantage in the war against Ukraine, dramatically increasing in the summer the exports of key components used in the production of fiber opticists. The supply of fiber optic cables from China to Russia increased almost ten years from July to August 2025, reaching a record volume of 500,000 km in August. About it writes The Washington Post.

It is reported that the export of lithium-ion batteries increased in parallel, probably used in drones: in June, supplies reached $ 54 million, and in August amounted to $ 47 million. Analysts note that it was thanks to these components of Moscow that the use of fiber-fiber fiber-controlled fPV-roma, controlled by super-thin cables up to 19 kilometers. These systems are invulnerable to radio electronic struggle, which makes them particularly dangerous for Ukrainian defense.

"This is very important, this is a decisive factor. The Chinese play a big role here because they are ready to adapt their production lines here," said Kateryna Bondar, an employee of the Strategic and International Studies Center. According to the newspaper, Chinese companies not only increased exports, but also began to develop specialized components for military use, helping Russian partners to scale the production of drones.

The supply of cables and batteries is dual purpose, which complicates their restriction by sanctions. Although Beijing declares neutrality, his trade statistics indicate the opposite - exports to Russia have grown ten times, while the supply of the same goods to Ukraine remained at a minimal level. It should be noted that the number of drones on the fiberglass of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will be enough 500,000 km of raw materials.

For example, when it comes to UAV for 15 km, the Russians will have enough help of China for about 33 thousand drones resistant to HR. Earlier it was reported that in Russia, they have stated technology, which allegedly enabled drones to overwhelm much larger distances. It is a relay, which will increase the range of drones on the fiber four times.