
Ukrainian Border Guards Down Russia's Fastest Geran-5 Drone Amid Escalating Air War
Ukrainian border guards shot down a Russian Geran-5 jet-powered strike drone on September 23, marking a significant interception of Moscow's fastest attack UAV. The drone, which flies at speeds up to 600 km/h, poses a greater challenge to Ukrainian air defenses than older propeller-driven models, with interception rates dropping to approximately 60%. This event highlights the escalating technological race in the conflict, as Russia scales up production of jet-powered drones while Ukraine develops new countermeasures and interceptor systems to protect its cities and infrastructure.













