China joins Ukraine war without troops? Beijing's invisible laser now hunting Ukraine's drones

Russian forces have reportedly deployed the Chinese-made Silent Hunter high-energy laser system in Ukraine, marking its first known combat use. Designed to counter drones and low-flying threats, the system was captured in action in a video published on Telegram by the outlet ‘Mash’ on December 17. This deployment highlights the growing role of directed-energy weapons on modern battlefields and underscores China’s role as a technology supplier in the ongoing conflict.