Geran-5
The Geran-5 (also written Geranium-5) is a Russian-produced long-range one-way attack drone, locally manufactured version of the Iranian-designed Shahed-136. It is produced at facilities in Russia, notably the Alabuga special economic zone in Tatarstan. The airframe and combat profile remain close to its predecessor the Geran-2, which itself is the Russian designation for the Shahed-136, but with extended range and improved navigation. It has been used extensively in strikes against Ukraine.
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Ukraine intercepts only about 60% of Russia's new jet-powered Geran drones
Ukraine is shooting down roughly 60% of Russia's new jet-powered Geran drones, compared with 90–95% against other models, Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat told the Financial Times. The faster, better-armed aircraft bypass Ukrainian air defenses more often than their propeller-driven predecessors, and pilots are increasingly being forced to engage them with aircraft cannons. President Zelensky said countering jet drones is the country's number one issue, with 67 Ukrainian companies working on countermeasures.