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1–12 September

Russia ramps up production of new reactive drones

  • Earliest collected report:ТСН

Russia is enhancing its strike drones by transitioning to new reactive models like 'Geran-5', which have characteristics similar to cruise missiles. Experts note that these drones pose new challenges for the Ukrainian air defense system due to their speed and payload.

In brief

  • 'Geran-5' drones can reach speeds of up to 600 km/h
  • The payload of 'Geran-5' is approximately 90 kg
  • Russia has deployed hundreds of new drones since late August
  • Experts warn of new challenges for Ukraine's air defense
  • Initial reports of reactive 'Shaheds' emerged in late 2023
Covered by 5 of 6 media groups
  • Budget 2 sources
  • Public money 1 source
  • Media business 6 sources
  • Big capital 4 sources
  • Readers and grants not in the collected reports
  • Undisclosed 1 source

No newsrooms from these groups in the collected reports: readers and grants.

What are media groups?

Share of reports by media group
GroupShareCount
Big capital
  • Newsroom 13
50%13 items
Media business
  • Newsroom 7
27%7 items
Budget
  • Newsroom 3
11%3 items
Public money
  • Newsroom 2
8%2 items
Undisclosed
  • Newsroom 1
4%1 item

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