AFU shoots down Chinese drone in Donetsk region
The drone that was shot down turned out to be a Mugin-5, which can be bought on Chinese marketplaces.
This was reported by CNN citing the Ukrainian security services.
According to the journalists, the Ukrainian military in Donetsk Region shot down an upgraded Mugin-5 drone, which was made in China.
The Security Service of Ukraine said that military units based near Slovyansk were put on alert. Around 2:00, fighters of the 111th AFU brigade heard a drone overhead and even saw lights flashing on the aircraft. The defenders opened fire on it and shot it down.
Tech bloggers refer to the Mugin-5 as an "Alibaba drone", as one can buy one for $15,000 on Chinese websites, including Alibaba and Taobao.
Experts say the drone has been upgraded because it has a bomb trigger mechanism that is made by a 3D printer.
It is worth noting that according to the US, China is still only considering providing weapons for the war against Ukraine.
Artur Zayonts specialises in news from the frontline. A historian by education, Arthur has always sought to bring depth and context to his journalistic work.
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