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Jul 22, 2026 · Archive
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Ukraine Says Russia's New Geran-4 Drone Flies 310 MPH

Ukraine's GUR published the jet drone's internal construction, showing a cruise ceiling of 5,000 meters and Chinese turbojet engines.

  • Warhead carries 50 to 90 kilograms of explosives for a single strike.
  • Range extends to 450 kilometers, reaching targets deep behind the front.
  • Moscow has flown the jet-powered Geran-4 in combat since May 2026.

Why it matters: Air defenses calibrated for a slow propeller drone were never built to catch one flying three times faster.

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (GUR) ↗ · Jul 22, 20267/22/26