New models of Russian jet drones surprise Ukraine - WSJ

The newspaper wrote that Ukraine lacks protection against drones that can fly faster and higher than previous models.

New York, October 17. /TASS/. According to the Wall Street Journal, Ukraine was surprised by the new Russian jet drones.

The statement said that Kiev is in a hurry to create a defense against the new generation of Russian drones. The Wall Street Journal added: Ukraine lacks protection against drones that can fly faster and higher than previous models.

Earlier, the Guardian reported that Russia had revolutionized jet drones and revamped its drone arsenal.

During a visit to the Chebarkol training ground in the Chelyabinsk region on October 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed that the Geran 5 jet drone is capable of carrying a warhead weighing up to 90 kilograms and can fly up to 900 kilometers at a speed of 450 kilometers per hour. The Geran·4 jet drone has the ability to fly at a speed of 350 km/h, carry a warhead weighing up to 50 kg and travel a distance of 750 to 800 km.