The Russians accidentally financed the purchase of DJI Mini 2 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers raised money to buy a DJI Mini 2 quadcopter in separatist Telegram channels.

What is known

Soldiers currently fightingagainst the invaders in the Kherson direction, got a DJI drone thanks to the caring residents of Russia. True, the Russians thought they were helping to buy a drone for their army.

Ukrainian special services hacked severalTelegram channels of the separatists and posted an announcement about raising funds for an unmanned aerial vehicle DJI Mini 2. For greater reliability, fake cards of the Russian Tinkoff bank were added. Funds were collected through the Yumani (formerly Yandex.Money) and QIWI payment systems. Formally, both are banned in Ukraine, but you can use them with a strong desire.

As a result, the residents of Russia transferred fundswhich were ultimately spent on the purchase of DJI Mini 2. True, the Russians transferred money without much enthusiasm, so the Ukrainians had to add from their own pocket.

Source: @u_now

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