Russia deploys new high-speed drones amid claims they contain western parts
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Russia has begun deploying a new high-speed drone, the Geran-5, in attacks against Ukraine in early January. This drone, powered by a Chinese turbo jet engine, is significantly faster than previous models, reaching speeds of 600km/h and carrying a 90kg payload with a range of nearly 1,000km. Recovered wreckage suggests the drone incorporates Western and Chinese components, including microchips potentially produced in the US. Ukrainian officials express concern over Russia's increased drone production, estimating as many as 500 drones per day, posing a growing challenge to Ukraine's air defenses. The Geran-5's increased speed and potential for mid-air deployment from manned jets mark a shift in Russia's drone warfare strategy.
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