Ukraine tests interceptors to down Russian jet-powered Shaheds
As Russia scales up production of its jet-powered drones — the Geran-4 and Geran-5 — Ukraine is struggling to shoot them down amid prolonged waves of attacks.
Ukraine conducted tests on four potential interceptors to combat Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, as reported by Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara on Aug. 29 in Kyiv. Russia has intensified its drone attacks on Ukraine, producing the Geran-4 and Geran-5 jet-powered drones, which travel at speeds up to 600 kilometers per hour, three times faster than their piston-powered counterparts.
Despite successfully testing four interceptors, Ukraine is still in search of a more effective defense, according to Khmara. Currently, Ukraine aims to scale up production to thousands of units. President Volodymyr Zelensky's adviser, Serhiy Beskrestnov, stated that Russia launched 2,500 jet-powered drones in August, a significant increase from 1,500 in the previous month.
Russia has adapted its tactics, launching drones steadily throughout the day instead of overnight mass attacks, particularly targeting Kyiv. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi acknowledged the need for new strategies to help citizens maintain normalcy during prolonged air raid alerts, including keeping public transportation and businesses operational.
He noted that the enemy aims to disrupt economic activity in major cities, impacting various aspects of daily life.
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