These missile strikes accompany the first active deployment of Geran-4 jet-drones with cumulative-cutting warheads on September 30. The drone munitions, first recorded on September 23, utilize a 40kg central charge and four 5kg modules to slice through reinforced steel bridges and high-voltage pylons. The coordinated effort to dismantle the distribution grid marks the start of a seasonal offensive intended to disable power and heating for the civilian population as winter approaches.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Russia Deploys Modified Iskander-M Missiles First Seen in Kyiv
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Patriot defense systems intercepted two Russian missiles on September 29, revealing the first appearance of a modified 9M723-2F3 Iskander-M variant in Kyiv. This ballistic missile is equipped with an improved armor-piercing warhead designed to penetrate underground bunkers and fortified sites, and it deploys radar decoys during its terminal phase to evade interception. Russian forces are employing these weapons to target protections around critical energy infrastructure, expanding the scope of its kinetic campaign against the city.
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