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Russian jet-powered Geran UAVs drive Ukrainian interceptor-drone efforts

The post claims Russia is increasingly using a jet-powered (reactive) Geran variant reaching ~500 km/h, making it harder for Ukrainian air defenses to intercept. It also notes Ukraine has restarted/accelerated development of interceptor drones specifically to counter these faster Gerans, highlighting an emerging air-defense adaptation race.

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doctrine-changeUkraine reported to prioritize development of interceptor drones against Russian jet-powered Geran UAVs
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  • TG: Rybar (RU milblog) · https://t.me/rybar/82821
    📝Реактивных много📝 а противодействия им мало «Ударный август» в Киеве заставил западные СМИ активно дискутировать на тему российских атак
Russian jet-powered Geran UAVs drive Ukrainian interceptor-drone efforts | AISAR