As Russia''s invasion of Ukraine continues, a private Taiwan business has donated a shipment of drones to Ukraine''s military. The ten state-of-the-art drones are worth NT$1 million. With no electronic tracking systems installed, they''ll be hard for Moscow to intercept. The drones will be sent to the warzone via special channels, and used for peacekeeping and humanitarian purposes. Scholars say the gift represents Taiwan''s solidarity with democracies around the world.

An operator flies a drone high up into the sky, where it starts a broad-range survey of a target object on the ground. These drones will be donated to Ukraine via special channels, to help its self-defense against the Russian invasion.

Wang Hsing-huan
Taiwan Statebuilding Party
In peacetime, drones have functions like landform surveyance and patrol. In wartime, they can also carry out reconnaissance, provide investigation and sentinel work, early warnings, and so on. They can reduce the loss of military servicepeople.

Bert
Drone manufacturer
We’re watching Ukraine descend into war right now. Many families have been destroyed, and we feel great grief. Drones are very convenient and portable, they can take off swiftly, and they are an efficient transport system. They have played key roles in various different rescue operations.

This Taiwanese drone manufacturer has stepped up to help, moved by Ukraine’s plight. Ten drones, worth more than NT$1 million, will go to Ukraine’s military to be used for peace-keeping, humanitarian and medical purposes. This drone has a flight time of 33 minutes and a maximum range of 11 kilometers, flying at top speeds of 96 kilometers per hour.

Lan Shih-po
Taiwan Statebuilding Party
We should unite, and become an international collective to protect human rights. If we persevere and do not give up, justice will prevail.

Su Tzu-yun
Institute for National Defense and Security Research
These unmanned vehicles can play a big role, both in peacekeeping duties and in humanitarian assistance. This is what we can do right now, bearing in mind the whole international environment.

This military scholar says the donation symbolizes Taiwan’s solidarity with democracies worldwide. It’s a sign that Taiwan will walk its talk to support democratic allies.

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