TorontoBoy

#Ukraine can make military drones without any China parts, but China parts are cheaper. In order to reduce reliance on China, Ukr has grown to rely on #EU suppliers.

China is an unreliable supplier and will restrict shipments for political reasons. Perhaps giving more supplies to Rus.

Some #China factories supply both #Russia and Ukr militaries. The road is difficult for Ukr, so many hardships and death.

Slava Ukraine

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/world/europe/ukraine-drones-china.html

Ukraine Can Now Manufacture ‘China-Free’ Drones

The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon, though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult.

The New York Times
Mar 11 at 9:15pmWeb