Russia builds 3,000 jet drones monthly to counter Ukrainian interceptors, HUR says
Moscow has ended production of the Geran-3 while expanding production of faster jet-powered models built to strain Ukraine’s air defenses, HUR says.
Russia has stopped manufacturing its Geran-3 jet-powered attack drone, according to Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) reported to the Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi. The agency estimates that Russian industry now produces approximately 3,000 newer Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones each month. This shift towards faster jet drones occurs because Ukraine's low-cost interceptors have proven highly effective against the slower Shaheds.
The Geran-4 and Geran-5 models, while requiring faster interceptors or short-range air defenses for successful defense, leave defenders with less reaction time. At the current production rate, these newer Geran models, previously used in limited quantities, may become a regular feature of Russian attacks. HUR reported that Russia has established serial assembly of the Geran-4 and Geran-5 models at the Alabuga complex in Tatarstan, with other Russian companies supplying components.
The Defense Ministry has also expressed interest in expanding Alabuga's capacity, with construction reportedly beginning in May 2026. Satellite imagery from early July 2026 showed extensive work at the site, but the exact purpose of the new buildings remains unclear.
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