Ukraine says Russia is using a new jet-powered attack drone in response to its interceptors

Ukraine Intelligence Reports Russia Using New High-Speed ‘Geran-4’ Drone

Russia's Geran-4 UAV, deployed in May 2026, reaches speeds of 300-500 km/h, carries up to 90 kg warhead, and uses Chinese-made Telefly turbojet engines — built to evade Ukrainian interceptor drones. For defense-adjacent tech managers, the drone highlights dual-use export control gaps: commercial Chinese components are now embedded in frontline Russian weapons, reinforcing pressure for stricter supply chain compliance on precision parts and avionics.