This strategic shift includes the introduction of cheap AI-guided cruise missiles, including the S-71K (150R) which carries a 1,500 kg payload. These updates to Russia's drone and missile fleet are intended to deliver heavier payloads with higher accuracy against hardened Ukrainian infrastructure.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Russia Prioritizes Geran Jet Drones and 1,500 kg Missiles in 2026
War10 days ago
Ukraine’s defence intelligence agency, HUR, reports that Russian Geran-4 aviation now utilizes autonomous navigation and specialized warheads to target bridge structures. The Russian military plans to prioritize the procurement of jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones over the older Geran-2 in its 2026 arsenal to increase the precision of strikes against dams and underground facilities.
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