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MON, 28 SEPT · 76 ITEMS
RFE/RL, Kyiv Independent, Kyiv Post · Geopolitics & Markets
3 outletsThe is a new Russia has deployed, replacing or supplementing earlier propeller-driven models (like the Shahed). Because it is jet-powered, it flies faster and higher, making it harder for Ukrainian air defenses to track and shoot down. This marks an escalation in Russia's drone capabilities, potentially increasing the threat to critical infrastructure and civilian areas.
The claim is based on reporting from RFE/RL, a reputable secondary source that cites unnamed primary sources (likely Ukrainian or Russian officials or open-source intelligence). The reporting is credible but not independently verified at this time. The Kyiv Independent and Kyiv Post, both centre-leaning outlets, corroborate the same information, lending weight to the overall accuracy.
This is genuinely new information as of the publication window of 25 September 2026; the Geran-4 has only recently been introduced and is being reported for the first time.