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Ukraine downs Russian jet-powered drone over Rivne in first attack on western Ukraine

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Ukraine downs Russian jet-powered drone over Rivne in first attack on western Ukraine

Ukrainian air defenses shot down a Russian jet-powered drone over Rivne region after Russia's first jet-powered drone attack on western Ukraine, Rivne Governor Oleksandr Koval said. The Ukrainian Air Force said it detected the aircraft over Ternopil moving toward Dubno before the interception.

Key Facts

  • The Ukrainian Air Force detected the enemy UAV over Ternopil as it flew toward Dubno in Rivne region.
  • Rivne Regional Military Administration head Oleksandr Koval confirmed air defenses downed the drone in the south of the region.
  • Ukrainian intelligence reports set the Geran-4 range at 770 km with a top speed of 320 km/h.
  • The Geran-5, Russia's version of Iran's Karrar platform, has a 950 km range and cruises at 450-600 km/h.
  • Analysts estimate actual strike depth drops 30-50 percent below theoretical range due to low-altitude routing and air-defense avoidance.

Interception and Response

Ukraine's Air Force detected the enemy UAV over Ternopil as it moved toward Dubno in Rivne region. Rivne Regional Military Administration head Oleksandr Koval confirmed the drone was downed by air defense systems in the south of the region. The attack marked the first use of a high-range jet-engine UAV by Russian forces against western Ukraine.

Range and Technical Data

Ukrainian intelligence reports list the Geran-4 drone with a 770 km range and 320 km/h top speed. The Geran-5, Russia's version of Iran's Karrar platform, reaches 950 km at cruise speeds of 450-600 km/h. Defense Express noted the public surprise over western strikes despite published data already showing this capability. The specifications mean launches from Crimea or border regions can reach deep targets in western Ukraine, including Rivne.

Operational Range Limits

Experts caution that published range values are maximum theoretical limits. Drones fly at low altitude on complex routes, use terrain, and bypass concentrated air-defense zones to avoid detection. These maneuvers can reduce actual effect depth by 30-50 percent compared with theoretical range. Analysts also note the risk of Russia deploying new jet drone platforms with similar or greater range.

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Ukraine downs Russian jet-powered drone over Rivne in first attack on western Ukraine

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