Show threadPutin's IBSJul 9, 2025

to localize production of the #Autel_EVO_Max_4T drone, which was originally designed for civilian use but has proven effective in combat.

Last June, the #US Treasury sanctioned #Aero_HIT since the #Veles drones it makes are used by #Russian forces in the #Kherson region. This led to a brief interruption in relations between the two firms, but contacts with #Autel personnel resumed by late 2024.

Putin's IBSJul 9, 2025

"If one country helps another country carry out terrorist attacks, doesn't that make them BOTH terrorist countries? Eh, #china?"

From https://t.me/pravdaGerashchenko_en

A #Russian company in #Khabarovsk, with the help of a #Chinese firm, plans to produce up to 10,000 drones per month this year - #Bloomberg.

#Aero_HIT company has received #Russian state funding to produce drones and has been working with engineers of #China's #Autel_Robotics since early 2023