conflictTuesday, September 15, 2026event Sep 153 sources

Russia Deploys Geran-3 Jet-Powered Drones and Tests FPV Drones from Shaheds in Ukraine

On September 15, 2026, Russia deployed the Geran-3, a jet-powered drone capable of speeds up to 480 km/h, surpassing Ukraine's air defense interceptors. Ukraine reported that Russia is experimenting with first-person view (FPV) drones launched from Shahed drones. The developments mark a shift in Russia's aerial warfare tactics.

Russia introduced the Geran-3, a new jet-powered drone, which can reach speeds of up to 480 km/h, outpacing Ukraine's air defense systems. This advancement allows Russia to conduct more effective strikes against Ukrainian targets. Ukraine confirmed that Russia is testing FPV drones launched from Shahed drones, a tactic that enhances maneuverability and evades detection. The Geran-3's speed and agility pose a significant challenge to Ukraine's air defenses, which have been critical in countering Russian aerial attacks. The use of FPV drones from Shaheds suggests Russia is exploring more flexible and unpredictable attack methods. These developments have intensified the conflict's technological dimension, with both sides adapting rapidly to new threats. Sources report that the Geran-3's deployment and FPV drone experiments are part of Russia's broader strategy to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses. Ukraine has not yet confirmed specific details about the effectiveness of these new tactics, but the implications are clear: the war is evolving with new and more advanced weaponry.

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IndependentLa PrensaSep 15, 09:01 AM
What is known about the Geran-3, the new jet-powered drones Russia is using against Ukraine

The new models can reach speeds of up to 480 km/h, faster than Ukraine's air defense interceptors.

StateUkrinformSep 15, 03:27 AM
Russia experimenting with FPV drones deployed from Shaheds, Ukraine says - ukrinform.net

Russia experimenting with FPV drones deployed from Shaheds, Ukraine says  ukrinform.net

StateUkrinformSep 15, 03:27 AM
Russia experimenting with FPV drones deployed from Shaheds, Ukraine says - Ukrinform

Russia experimenting with FPV drones deployed from Shaheds, Ukraine says  Ukrinform