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Ukraine Struggles to Counter Russia's Jet-Powered Drones

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Russia's shift to jet-powered Geran drones, capable of reaching speeds of 600 km/h, is posing a significant challenge to Ukraine's air defenses. These drones, which fly roughly twice as fast as their predecessors, have become Russia's primary weapon for targeting Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. In October, Russia launched over 4,000 of these drones against Ukraine, compared to about 350 in June. While Ukraine has been able to intercept about two-thirds of these drones, it is still struggling to develop effective countermeasures. The war is increasingly hinging on how quickly both sides can adapt to new technologies.

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  1. ORF (Observer Research Foundation) avatar

    ORF (Observer Research Foundation)

    X / Twitter / @orfonline

    Russia’s shift to jet-powered Geran drones, capable of reaching speeds...

  2. Washington Examiner avatar

    Washington Examiner

    RSS / @washingtonexaminer.com/rss

    Ukraine rushes to develop defenses against Russian jet-powered drones...

  3. Ministry of Defence of Ukraine avatar

    Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

    X / Twitter / @DefenceU

    Ukraine needs cheaper ways to stop jet-powered drones. Brave1, the M...

  4. 112 Ukraine avatar

    112 Ukraine

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    Сили оборони України у жовтні знищили понад 8 тисяч ракет і дронів – д...

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