Serbia received a boost of Advanced Chinese anti-aircraft systems in a semi-secret Operation this weekend, Western countries Worry about accumulating weapons in The Balkans could pose a threat to regional peace due to the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine.
media and military Sunday experts said that six Chinese Air Force Y-20 transport planes landed at Belgrade Civil Airport early Saturday morning, reportedly carrying a surface HQ-22 to -air Missile systems for Serbian military.
Chinese cargo planes with military The signs were photographed at Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade. Serbia defense The ministry did not immediately respond to the Associated Press’s request for comment.
hand over weapons over Region of Experts considered at least two NATO member states, Turkey and Bulgaria, as a demonstration of growing china global Reach.
“The appearance of the Y-20s raised eyebrows because they flew en masse instead of a series of Single plane flights,” wrote The Warzone online magazine. ‘Having Y-20 in Europe in any numbers also still somewhat new development. “
Serbian military analyst Alexander Radić said: “The Chinese carried out their demonstration of force. “
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed the delivery of average-range system which was agreed upon on in 2019, saying on Saturday he will present the “latest pride”. of Serbian military on Tuesday or Wednesday.
He had earlier complained that NATO countries which represent the most of Serbia’s neighbors, refuse allow The system . delivery trips over Their lands are in the midst of tensions over Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Although Serbia voted in favor of UN Resolutions Condemning the Bloody Russian Attacks in Ukraine, I refused join international Penalties against her allies in Moscow or openly criticizes the apparent atrocities committed by Russian forces there.
behind in 2020, US officials warned Belgrade against The purchase of HQ-22 anti-aircraft systems, which are exported version It is known as FK-3. They said that if Serbia really wanted it join The European Union and other Western alliances, must harmonize with military equipment with Western standards.
Chinese missile system It has been widely compared to US Patriot missiles and S-300 surface-to-air missile systems although they are shorter range from more Advanced S-300s. Serbia will be first operator or operator of Chinese missiles in Europe.
Serbia was at war with her neighbors in the nineties. The country that officially seeks to join the European Union membershipshe has already Its armed forces have been strengthened with Russian and Chinese weapons, including warplanes, battle tanks and more equipment.
in 2020 took Connecting of Chengdu crawler aircraft 1, known in China is like Wing Loong. The combat Drones are able to hit targets with Bombs and missiles can be used for reconnaissance tasks.
There are fears in West that armament of Serbia by Russia and China could encourage the Balkan country to another war, in particular against that it former Governorate of Kosovo declared independence in 2008. Serbia, Russia and China do not recognize Kosovo, while the United States and most Western countries countries Act.
Serbia received a boost of Advanced Chinese anti-aircraft systems in a semi-secret Operation this weekend, Western countries Worry about accumulating weapons in The Balkans could pose a threat to regional peace due to the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine.
media and military Sunday experts said that six Chinese Air Force Y-20 transport planes landed at Belgrade Civil Airport early Saturday morning, reportedly carrying a surface HQ-22 to -air Missile systems for Serbian military.
Chinese cargo planes with military The signs were photographed at Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade. Serbia defense The ministry did not immediately respond to the Associated Press’s request for comment.
hand over weapons over Region of Experts considered at least two NATO member states, Turkey and Bulgaria, as a demonstration of growing china global Reach.
“The appearance of the Y-20s raised eyebrows because they flew en masse instead of a series of Single plane flights,” wrote The Warzone online magazine. ‘Having Y-20 in Europe in any numbers also still somewhat new development. “
Serbian military analyst Alexander Radić said: “The Chinese carried out their demonstration of force. “
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed the delivery of average-range system which was agreed upon on in 2019, saying on Saturday he will present the “latest pride”. of Serbian military on Tuesday or Wednesday.
He had earlier complained that NATO countries which represent the most of Serbia’s neighbors, refuse allow The system . delivery trips over Their lands are in the midst of tensions over Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Although Serbia voted in favor of UN Resolutions Condemning the Bloody Russian Attacks in Ukraine, I refused join international Penalties against her allies in Moscow or openly criticizes the apparent atrocities committed by Russian forces there.
behind in 2020, US officials warned Belgrade against The purchase of HQ-22 anti-aircraft systems, which are exported version It is known as FK-3. They said that if Serbia really wanted it join The European Union and other Western alliances, must harmonize with military equipment with Western standards.
Chinese missile system It has been widely compared to US Patriot missiles and S-300 surface-to-air missile systems although they are shorter range from more Advanced S-300s. Serbia will be first operator or operator of Chinese missiles in Europe.
Serbia was at war with her neighbors in the nineties. The country that officially seeks to join the European Union membershipshe has already Its armed forces have been strengthened with Russian and Chinese weapons, including warplanes, battle tanks and more equipment.
in 2020 took Connecting of Chengdu crawler aircraft 1, known in China is like Wing Loong. The combat Drones are able to hit targets with Bombs and missiles can be used for reconnaissance tasks.
There are fears in West that armament of Serbia by Russia and China could encourage the Balkan country to another war, in particular against that it former Governorate of Kosovo declared independence in 2008. Serbia, Russia and China do not recognize Kosovo, while the United States and most Western countries countries Act.