China Allegedly Sharing Satellite Data with Russia for Missile Strikes, Ukraine Says

• Ukraine’s intelligence agency claims China provides Russia with satellite data for targeting Ukrainian sites.
• Some of the facilities struck reportedly belong to foreign investors.
• Kyiv warns the cooperation underscores a deepening intelligence alliance between Moscow and Beijing.

Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU) has accused China of supplying satellite imagery and reconnaissance data to Russia to support missile strikes on Ukrainian territory.

“There is evidence of a high level of cooperation between Russia and China in conducting satellite reconnaissance of Ukraine to identify and explore strategic targets for destruction,” the SZRU said, according to Ukrinform and LIGA.net.

The statement added that some of the targeted sites belonged to foreign investors, though the agency did not name specific locations or companies.

China’s Foreign Ministry has responded by rejecting assertions that it provides lethal support in the conflict. In a previous statement, spokesperson Mao Ning said:

“China has never provided lethal weapons to any party to the conflict, and strictly controls dual-use items.We oppose groundless accusations and political manipulation.”

Even more recently, in relation to China’s cooperation with Russia in drone technology, Beijing denied involvement in lethal weapons programs. A Reuters report noted that Chinese drone experts visited Russia to assist in development work for the state-owned arms contractor Kupol.

“China has always maintained an objective and fair position on the question of the Ukraine crisis, never providing lethal weapons to any party in the conflict and strictly controlling dual-use items, including drone exports,” China’s Foreign Ministry said in statement.

Growing Western Concern

Ukraine’s allegation comes amid growing Western concern over China’s quiet but widening role in aiding Russia’s war effort. U.S. and European officials have repeatedly accused Beijing of supplying dual-use technologies, including microchips, drone components, and satellite equipment that help sustain Moscow’s military-industrial base.

Earlier this year, Washington sanctioned several Chinese firms accused of providing Russia with “battlefield-enabling” materials, while NATO intelligence reports pointed to increased data sharing between Chinese and Russian satellite networks.

Beijing has denied supplying lethal aid, insisting that its cooperation with Moscow remains within the bounds of civilian and commercial agreements. However, Ukrainian officials say the latest intelligence shows the line between civilian and military support is increasingly blurred.