{"id":1343020,"date":"2026-01-11T11:06:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T09:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/russia-used-the-new-geranium-5-attack-drone-against-ukraine-for-the-first-time-details\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:06:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T09:06:31","slug":"russia-used-the-new-geranium-5-attack-drone-against-ukraine-for-the-first-time-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/russia-used-the-new-geranium-5-attack-drone-against-ukraine-for-the-first-time-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Russia used the new Geranium-5 attack drone against Ukraine for the first time: details"},"content":{"rendered":"

In early 2026, during combined air attacks against Ukraine, Russian forces used the new Geran-5 attack drone for the first time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported<\/a> this.<\/p>\n

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The new UAV is approximately 6 meters long and has a wingspan of up to 5.5 meters. Unlike previous versions of the Geranium series, the aircraft is built using a standard aerodynamic design. At the same time, a significant number of key components are shared with other drones in this line.<\/p>\n

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Geranium-5 was equipped with a 12-channel Kometa satellite navigation system, a Raspberry Pi-based tracker, and 3G\/4G modems. The drone also features a Telefly jet engine, similar to the one used on Geranium-3 but with increased thrust.<\/p>\n

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The warhead weighs approximately 90 kilograms, and the stated range is up to 1,000 kilometers.<\/p>\n

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Like previous models in this series, the Geran-5 can hardly be considered a Russian development. Significant design and technological similarities have been noted with the Iranian Karrar drone.<\/p>\n

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According to available information, the Russian side is also exploring options for deploying this drone from aircraft carriers, including Su-25 aircraft. This approach should increase the drone’s range and reduce its operating costs. Separately, the possibility of equipping the Geran-5 with R-73 air-to-air missiles to counter Ukrainian aircraft is being considered.<\/p>\n

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Specialists from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine are already conducting a comprehensive study of the new UAV used by the enemy. A detailed analysis of the design, components, and electronics will soon be published in the “Weapons of War” section of the War&Sanctions portal.<\/p>\n

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