{
  "id": 3970694,
  "title": "Russian jet-powered Shahed sets 960-km flight record, OSINT analysts report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/russian-jet-powered-shahed-sets-960-km-flight-record-osint-analysts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/russian-war/russian-jet-powered-shahed-sets-960-km-flight-record-osint-analysts-report-50636587.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 28, a Russian jet-powered drone shattered its own record by covering an astounding 960 kilometers in flight, according to the Oko Gora OSINT Telegram channel. Launched from the Hvardiiske military airfield in Russian-held Crimea, the UAV soared at an altitude of 5,000–7,000 meters, effectively doubling its range beyond the stated 550 kilometers. Analysts from the PPO Radar Telegram channel noted that 96% of Ukraine's territory is within reach of these jet-powered UAVs, including the Geran-4 model.\n\nIn a significant development on August 18, a jet-powered Shahed drone operated by Russian forces crossed into western Ukraine for the first time, following a launch from occupied Crimea. The flight covered approximately 850–920 kilometers, including maneuvering. The Ukrainian presidential technology adviser, Serhii Beskrestnov, known as Flash, revealed that all jet-powered Shaheds are controlled remotely and can autonomously target a designated point after being locked onto by an operator.\n\nAccording to a report from May 2026 by Ukraine's Defense Ministry, the Russian forces are utilizing an upgraded Geran-4 jet-powered attack drone that surpasses earlier versions in terms of speed and capability. The new design enables the drone to achieve speeds between 300–400 kilometers per hour, accelerate to 500 kilometers per hour, ascend to an altitude of up to 5 kilometers, and fly distances of up to 450 kilometers.",
  "summary": "A Russian jet-powered drone set a flight record on Aug. 28, traveling 960 kilometers from its launch point, the Oko Gora OSINT Telegram channel reported.",
  "key_points": [
    "Russian jet-powered Shahed drone sets 960-km flight record",
    "UAV launched from Hvardiiske military airfield in Crimea",
    "96% of Ukraine within reach of jet-powered UAVs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}