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Russia Unveils Advanced Geran-5 Drone Amid Ukraine Conflict

1/23/2026

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Russia introduced the Geran-5 drone in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Kyiv's military intelligence says.
The Geran-5 is powered by a Chinese turbo jet engine and can reach 600 km/h with a 1,000 km range.
Ukraine shot down two Geran-5 drones this year.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia produces up to 500 drones daily, up from earlier figures.
Experts say Russia is shifting from quantity to upgrades, enhancing existing drones.

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Russia introduced the Geran-5 drone in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Kyiv's military intelligence says.
The Geran-5 is powered by a Chinese turbo jet engine and can reach 600 km/h with a 1,000 km range.
Ukraine shot down two Geran-5 drones this year.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia produces up to 500 drones daily, up from earlier figures.
Experts say Russia is shifting from quantity to upgrades, enhancing existing drones.