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Russia Enhances Drones with Missiles to Target Ukraine

12/15/2025

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Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) says Russia has modified its Geran-2 drones to carry R-60 air-to-air missiles, aiming to target Ukrainian aircraft and helicopters.
The Geran-2 is equipped with network cameras and a jam-resistant navigation module.
HUR says the missile deployment intends to threaten Ukrainian aviation and boost Russian UAV effectiveness, and could influence Iran's drone technology.
A Ukrainian operation recently destroyed a Russian anti-aircraft system, underscoring ongoing engagements.

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Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) says Russia has modified its Geran-2 drones to carry R-60 air-to-air missiles, aiming to target Ukrainian aircraft and helicopters.
The Geran-2 is equipped with network cameras and a jam-resistant navigation module.
HUR says the missile deployment intends to threaten Ukrainian aviation and boost Russian UAV effectiveness, and could influence Iran's drone technology.
A Ukrainian operation recently destroyed a Russian anti-aircraft system, underscoring ongoing engagements.