Ukraine’s Zirka interceptor destroys jet-powered Geran-5 drone at 400 km/h — NV infographic
Ukraine’s Zirka interceptor drone was first unveiled in June 2026. By late October, footage had emerged showing an upgraded version shooting down a jet-powered Geran-5 drone.
Poland has agreed to transfer two MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, in exchange for drone and anti-drone technology, a Polish official confirmed on November 10. Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk revealed the agreement, which was finalized alongside Deputy Defense Minister Serhii Boyev, during a visit to Kyiv. Tomczyk also mentioned ongoing negotiations for the transfer of the Polish jets, which would occur in return for Ukrainian expertise in drone and missile production.
This proposed exchange follows several months of discussions between Poland and Ukraine, and comes after Poland's previous transfer of 14 MiG-29 jets to Ukraine in 2023, marking the first instance of the country supplying warplanes to Kyiv following Russia's invasion in 2022.
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