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Russia is reportedly developing cheap jet-powered missiles for more frequent strikes on Ukraine, according to Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's defense minister. The concept would combine speeds closer to conventional cruise missiles with lower costs, smaller warheads and larger production volumes. Ukraine is also developing jet-powered interceptor drones...

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🚨🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukraine is intercepting only about 60% of Russia’s new jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5 attack drones, compared with roughly 95% of the slower piston-powered Geran-2s, according to the Financial Times. The newer models are fast enough to blur the line between kamikaze drones and low-cost cruise missiles. Geran-4s can reportedly reach around 450–500 km/h with a 50 kg warhead and a range of roughly 600–700 km, while the larger Geran-5 can approach 550–600 km/h, carry around 90 kg and fly close to 1,000 km. The new drones also use electro-optical and thermal targeting, allowing them to identify specific targets during the terminal phase instead of relying only on pre-programmed coordinates. Unconfirmed reports suggest the latest versions may also process imagery onboard with AI-based algorithms, potentially helping them navigate and attack even under heavy GPS/GLONASS jamming. Geran-5 can reportedly be launched not only from ground systems but also from Su-25 aircraft. 🔥 The speed increase is the real headache for Ukraine. These drones are much harder for mobile air-defense teams and conventional interceptor drones to catch, forcing Kyiv to rely more heavily on fighter aircraft and other expensive defenses. Ukrainian companies are already developing specialized jet-powered interceptor drones in response. Russia’s production has apparently expanded so far that even Iran has asked Moscow for jet-powered Gerans for its own needs, a remarkable reversal from the early phase of the war when Russia was the side importing Shahed technology.

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‼️🇺🇦🏴‍☠ At this pace, Russia could destroy all of Ukraine's infrastructure. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have nothing to shoot down ballistic missiles with, — an advisor to the Minister of Defense ▪️Ukraine "has no missiles at all" for the Patriot system to shoot down ballistic missiles, added Sergey "Flash" Beskrestnov. ▪️Today, all 30 Russian ballistic missiles hit their targets, he emphasized. ▪️At this pace of strikes, Russia could destroy all of Ukraine's infrastructure, stressed the advisor to the Minister of Defense.
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Zelensky says Russia launched almost 1,500 drones of all types against Ukraine in four days, around 800 of them jet-powered. He says jet-powered Shaheds are the hardest to intercept and combat aircraft currently carry most of that burden. Four companies have developed interceptor drones, with one technology described as the most successful. Ukraine aims to push the interception rate well above 90% this fall. #Ukraine
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BIG | 🇺🇦🇷🇺‼️‼️ Ukraine is facing a rapidly worsening air-defense challenge ahead of winter, as Russia floods the country with faster jet-powered attack drones designed to overwhelm existing interception systems. According to The Washington Post, Russia is now using large numbers of Geran-4 and Geran-5 jet-powered drones, which can fly at speeds of up to around 500 km/h, roughly 2.5 times faster than older models. Ukrainian officials say Moscow launched more than 2,800 such drones in August alone and may have the capacity to produce tens of thousands annually. The scale and speed of the attacks are forcing Ukraine to stretch air-defense assets, and in some cases even scramble combat aircraft to intercept the drones, while Kyiv and other cities endure repeated multi-hour alerts. The danger is not just the number of drones, but the economics of saturation. Russia is trying to force Ukraine to spend scarce interceptors, aircraft hours and radar capacity against relatively cheap targets while preserving its more valuable missiles for follow-on strikes. If this production tempo continues into winter, Kyiv will need far more layered short-range air defense, electronic warfare and cheaper interceptors to prevent Russia from turning sheer volume into a strategic advantage. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦 The BIG ONE is coming !!!! 4000 drones and dozens of missiles! - US intelligence warns of a massive strike on Ukraine ▪️The attack is expected within the next 48 hours. ❗️4000 (!!) "Geran" drones have been stockpiled for a massive strike on Ukraine – and the number of ballistic missiles at launch sites is also constantly increasing, according to Kiev monitoring resources. ➖ In the Bryansk region – 21 ballistic missiles; ➖ In the Kursk region – 6 ballistic missiles and 7 "Zirkon" missiles; ➖ In the Rostov region – 18 ballistic missiles; ➖ In Crimea – 5 ballistic missiles and 4 "Zirkon" missiles. ▪️Among the 4000 "Geran" drones, there are 400 jet drones, the enemy reports with concern.

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🇫🇷🇺🇦🛡️ France is accelerating deliveries of interceptor missiles to Ukraine and, crucially, is prepared to provide licenses allowing Kyiv to manufacture French air-defense missiles domestically. Speaking in connection with the Coalition of the Willing, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Paris is speeding up deliveries of interceptor missiles and other air-defense equipment as Ukraine faces an increasingly severe shortage of ammunition capable of countering Russian missile attacks. Macron has also confirmed France’s readiness to provide Ukraine with production licenses for missiles, while Paris and Kyiv have made air and anti-ballistic missile defense a priority of their expanding defense-industrial cooperation. The licensing component could ultimately prove even more important than individual deliveries. Ukraine’s long-term objective is increasingly clear: move from dependence on limited stocks supplied by allies toward domestic production of Western-designed interceptors. France’s decision therefore represents another step toward integrating Ukraine directly into Europe’s defense-industrial base and building a more sustainable Ukrainian air-defense architecture for a prolonged confrontation with Russia. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

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Russia is launching missiles against Ukraine faster than it can manufacture them. Ukrainian media says Moscow fired 107 ballistic missiles and 20 Zircon hypersonic missiles in July alone, potentially using up to two-thirds of its annual Zircon production. With Russia thought to produce around 60 Iskander-M ballistic missiles per month, could the Kremlin now be relying on stockpiles to sustain its attacks? For daily expert analysis and the latest updates from the war in Ukraine, listen to Ukraine: The Latest:
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Russia is launching missiles against Ukraine faster than it can manufacture them. Ukrainian media says Moscow fired 107 ballistic missiles and 20 Zircon hypersonic missiles in July alone, potentially using up to two-thirds of its annual Zircon production. With Russia thought to produce around 60 Iskander-M ballistic missiles per month, could the Kremlin now be relying on stockpiles to sustain its attacks? For daily expert analysis and the latest updates from the war in Ukraine, listen to Ukraine: The Latest:

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Recent footage from Moscow appears to show Russian soldiers firing MANPADS at Ukrainian drones, with several missiles reportedly failing to hit their targets. The reason may be simple: most shoulder-fired air defence missiles were designed to track the heat signatures of aircraft and helicopters. Small drones generate far less heat, making them much harder to detect and engage. The Russia–Ukraine war has highlighted a growing reality of modern warfare: stopping a small, low-cost drone can sometimes be harder than intercepting a fighter jet. #russia #ukraine #missiles #drones #DroneStrike
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Recent footage from Moscow appears to show Russian soldiers firing MANPADS at Ukrainian drones, with several missiles reportedly failing to hit their targets. The reason may be simple: most shoulder-fired air defence missiles were designed to track the heat signatures of aircraft and helicopters. Small drones generate far less heat, making them much harder to detect and engage. The Russia–Ukraine war has highlighted a growing reality of modern warfare: stopping a small, low-cost drone can sometimes be harder than intercepting a fighter jet. #russia #ukraine #missiles #drones #DroneStrike

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