Gerber drones

Flash warns of new Russian Gerbera drone tactic over Ukraine

Russian Gerbera drones fitted with additional fuel tanks have recently been observed flying over Ukraine, potentially extending their operational range, Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's defense minister, said on July 1.

1 July, 05:40 PM

Russia burns 545k liters of fuel for drone strikes on Ukraine as domestic gas stations run dry

Russian Forces consumed nearly 545k liters of gasoline to fuel long-range Shahed and Gerbera UAVs in their raids on Ukraine in May amid deepening fuel crisis and sprawling queues at gas stations, military outlet Defense Express reported on June 26.

26 June, 02:26 PM

Russia fires nearly 300 drones at Ukraine, injuring at least three in Dnipro

Russia launched 287 drones at Ukraine overnight on May 17, including Shahed-type attack drones, jet-powered variants, Gerbera and Italmas drones, and Parodiya decoys, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.

17 May, 01:23 PM

Ukraine downs 113 of 128 Russian drones

Russian forces launched 128 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types of attack drones at Ukraine overnight from five locations in Russia and temporarily occupied territories, the Air Force reported on Telegram on April 10.

10 April, 09:32 AM

Poland, Ukraine to discuss air defense coordination next week

A delegation of Polish military officers will arrive in Kyiv on Sept. 18 to coordinate efforts to counter Russian drone attacks and learn from Ukraine’s experience in the field, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Sept. 12.

13 September 2025, 12:56 AM

Trump must see Putin is mocking him—Polish FM Sikorski

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker an end to the war in Ukraine on terms favorable to Moscow, Russia is now sending drones into NATO airspace, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Sept. 11.

12 September 2025, 02:08 AM

Ukraine ready to help partners build multilayer drone defense—Zelenskyy

Ukraine stands ready to share its unique experience in building a multilayer defense system against swarms of cheap drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 11.

11 September 2025, 08:36 PM

Extra fuel tanks found on Russian drones shot down over Poland

Russia has equipped its Gerbera UAVs with extra fuel tanks to extend their flight range, enabling the incursion into Polish airspace on Sept. 10, according to Ukrainian media outlet Militarnyi.

10 September 2025, 11:48 PM

Nearly 900 Kyiv residents affected or lost property in Russian strike on Aug. 28

After the Russian attack on Kyiv on Aug. 28, 877 people sought assistance for injuries or property damage, and recovery efforts continue at two sites in the Darnytskyi district, Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said on Aug. 29.

29 August 2025, 03:58 PM

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