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Ukraine Adapts Air Defense Against Fast Geran-3 Drones

12/3/2025

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Ukraine Adapts Defense

Ukraine's air defense is adapting to counter jet-powered Geran-3 drones after Serhii Sternenko reported that the Sting interceptor drone destroyed several Geran-3s.
The Geran-3 can reach speeds of about 230 mph, challenging slower interceptors.
Ukraine's General Staff says Russia has deployed 138 Geran-3 drones.
Despite concerns over cost and effectiveness, Ukraine is developing new interceptors.

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Ukraine Strikes Back

On November 29, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported drone strikes against a Russian S-300V air-defense launcher and two Niobiy-SV radar stations in Donbas.
The S-300V launcher is crucial for defending against aerial threats, so its loss is a setback for Russia.
The Niobiy-SV radars can track multiple targets, and their destruction weakens Russian situational awareness.
Together, the strikes reduce Russia's airspace control and may enable future Ukrainian air operations.

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Ukraine Adapts Defense

Ukraine's air defense is adapting to counter jet-powered Geran-3 drones after Serhii Sternenko reported that the Sting interceptor drone destroyed several Geran-3s.
The Geran-3 can reach speeds of about 230 mph, challenging slower interceptors.
Ukraine's General Staff says Russia has deployed 138 Geran-3 drones.
Despite concerns over cost and effectiveness, Ukraine is developing new interceptors.

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