# Ukraine intercepting more Russian Geran-4 jet-powered drones, General Staff says

https://mins.news/en/item/117930

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-27 18:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-intercepting-more-russian-geran-4-jet-powered-drones-general-staff-says/

> Ukraine’s General Staff says air defenses intercepted nearly 60% of Russian Geran-4 jet-powered attack drones over the past three months, reaching 80% during some attacks. Fighter jets including F-16s, Mirage aircraft and MiG-29s play a significant role. Ukraine is strengthening short-range defenses and testing cheaper interceptor drones.

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