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Ukraine has detained two Chinese nationals, including a father and son, accused of attempting to steal classified information about Ukraine's Neptune missile system, which notably sank Russia's flagship Moskva, highlighting ongoing espionage concerns and the strategic importance of the missile's capabilities.
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) detained two Chinese nationals in Kyiv suspected of espionage related to the Neptune missile system, with allegations that they attempted to transfer classified military technology to Chinese intelligence. The suspects, including a former student and his father, were caught with evidence of coordinated spying efforts, and face charges that could lead to up to 15 years in prison. Ukraine has also sanctioned Chinese companies for supplying components used in Russian drones.
The Ukrainian navy reportedly used its Neptune anti-ship missiles in land-attack mode to destroy a Russian S-400 air-defense battery in Crimea. The Neptune missile, modeled after the Russian Kh-35, has the capability to strike ground targets. Ukraine has been expanding its deep-strike capability by acquiring Western-made missiles and modifying its own munitions. The modified Neptune missile, with a range of 225 miles, could potentially target Russian forces across most of Crimea. This strike on the S-400 battery may be the first time Ukraine has used the modified Neptune in combat, raising questions about the effectiveness of Russia's best air-defense system.