The article describes Russia’s expanded use of jet-powered Geran loitering munitions (Geran-4/5) that fly far faster than earlier Shahed/Geran-2 types, reducing effectiveness of cheap Ukrainian interceptor drones. It also notes a new Geran-4 autumn variant using magnetometer + optical navigation and a specialized warhead designed to cut high-voltage pylons and bridge structures, indicating ongoing optimization for infrastructure attacks.
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Russia fields faster jet-powered Geran variants with new anti-infrastructure warhead
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- Defense News · https://www.defensenews.com/global/2026/10/14/ukraine-races-to-field-faster-interceptors-as-russia-hammers-its-energy-grid/Ukraine races to field faster interceptors as Russia hammers its energy grid