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Russia launches 262 Geran-4 drones; Ukraine interceptions double

5/26/2026

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Russia launched 262 Geran-4 jet-powered attack drones against Ukraine on Monday.
The Geran-4, with a Chinese turbojet, reaches 310 mph and strikes up to 280 miles away.
Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Geran-type drone interceptions have doubled since the start of the year, though it is unclear if any Geran-4 have been shot down.
Analyst Matthew Sussex said the Oreshnik missile is nuclear-capable, limited in production, and mainly warns NATO.

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Russia launched 262 Geran-4 jet-powered attack drones against Ukraine on Monday.
The Geran-4, with a Chinese turbojet, reaches 310 mph and strikes up to 280 miles away.
Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Geran-type drone interceptions have doubled since the start of the year, though it is unclear if any Geran-4 have been shot down.
Analyst Matthew Sussex said the Oreshnik missile is nuclear-capable, limited in production, and mainly warns NATO.