Geran-2 drones

SBU identifies Alabuga-made parts in Shahed that struck Kyiv’s Lavra

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service said it has established that Russian forces attacked the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra during a large-scale strike on Ukraine on June 15 with a Geran-2 drone, Russia’s version of the Shahed.

15 June, 02:30 PM

Romania pledges proportional response to Russian drone

Russia is fully responsible for the drone incident in Galati, which was a direct result of its aggression against Ukraine, and will face "proportional measures" in response, Romanian President Nicușor Dan wrote on May 29.

29 May, 01:34 PM

Russia prepares to supply Iran with combat drones amid Middle East escalation

Russia plans to supply drones, food, and medicine to Iran to bolster its military capabilities and support the country during the U.S. and Israeli special operation, The Financial Times reported on March 26, citing Western intelligence.

26 March, 11:10 AM

Russia’s modified Geran drone can now shoot aircraft and strike targets, Ukraine reveals

Russia has equipped a new version of its Geran drone with a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) and a strike warhead, adapting it to target aircraft in response to Ukraine’s successful air defense efforts, Ukraine’s HUR military intelligence agency reported on Jan. 12.

12 January, 12:11 PM

Ukraine fields new missile against Russian Shahed and Geran drones

Belgian Thales defense company to produce 3,500 FZ275 anti-drone rockets by end-2025 — a weapon proving lethal to Russian Shahed and Geran UAVs.

15 October 2025, 09:49 AM

Russian collaborator detained for directing strikes on frontline Kharkiv targets

Russian agent was arrested for aiding enemy airstrikes on Defense Forces facilities in the frontline city of Kharkiv, The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported on Oct. 14.

14 October 2025, 12:50 PM

Russia’s Geran-2 drones get additional cluster warhead

Russia’s Geran-2 attack drones have been upgraded with an additional 40-kilogram cluster warhead, which will significantly increase the weapon’s destructive power radius, the Shot Telegram channel reported on Sep. 18, citing unnamed sources inside Russia’s defense sector.

18 September 2025, 11:44 AM

Russian Shahed drones strike Demetra facility in Kyiv Oblast

Russian invaders attacked the Demetra facility in Kyiv Oblast with Shahed drones, the company reported on Facebook on Aug. 1.

4 August 2025, 06:50 PM

Umerov: Ukraine adapting to Russia’s evolving drone tactics

Ukraine has been systematically working for three years to develop effective defenses against Russian kamikaze drones, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on June 27, according to public broadcaster Suspilne.

27 June 2025, 06:05 PM

Geran-2 drones