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Russia fields faster jet-powered Geran variants with new anti-infrastructure warhead

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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Shahed-136Shahed-131Geran-3 (jet-powered)Sting FPV interceptor
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strike2026-10-02Russian jet-powered drones strike Ukrainian energy infrastructure and Kyiv bridges amid escalating air attacks
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