# Geran-5 drones are being constantly upgraded to strike targets in western Ukraine, expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/126866

- TASS, 2026-11-03 09:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2212351

> Military analyst Igor Korotchenko said Russian drones are undergoing continuous upgrades, including the installation of jet engines, improving their speed and strike accuracy while making them harder for Ukrainian air defenses to intercept. He said they can now hit targets in western Ukraine and elsewhere. A Ukrainian official said Geran-5 drones can reach speeds of up to 1,000 km/h and that interception technology is struggling to keep pace.

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