Ukrainian air defenders score first Kyiv-region kill of Russia’s fast Geran-5 jet drone with Swedish RBS 70
The Swedish RBS 70 is a laser-guided system whose missile cannot be decoyed by heat.
For the first time in the Kyiv Oblast airspace, a Swedish RBS 70 laser-guided missile successfully downed a fast Russian Geran-5 jet drone. The Ukrainian 1027th anti-aircraft regiment's air defenders achieved this feat, as confirmed by the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces. The drone, known for its speed and high altitude, was intercepted using the RBS 70 system, which proved effective against this formidable adversary.
The defending crew's commander, identified as Vigo, highlighted the Geran-5's impressive attributes, noting its speed of 500 km/h and average altitude of five to six kilometers. Ukraine's Defense Intelligence estimates the drone's range at up to 950 kilometers, making it a significant threat due to its ability to strike far behind enemy lines.
The RBS 70's laser-guided guidance system, which does not rely on heat-seeking heads, proved crucial in tracking the fast-flying, high-altitude Geran-5 drone, making this intercept a notable achievement for Kyiv Oblast's air defenses.
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