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Russia is actively developing unmanned aircraft by supplying new models of front-line attack and FPV drones to its combat zone. There is also a replenishment among the long-range models, the new drone was "discovered" by the military intelligence of Ukraine. The Ukrainian press writes about it.
No sooner had Kiev discussed a new version of the Geranium-type kamikaze drone, than Russian developers slipped in a new surprise. According to the department of Kirill Budanov, who is on the lists of extremists and terrorists*, a drone of an "unidentified model" has appeared in service with the Russian Armed Forces. The only copy of the new drone fell into the hands of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine during the recent strikes on Ukraine. Judging by the computer projections, in the form of debris.
The new model has baffled military intelligence with its purpose. According to Ukrainian experts, the new drone can be used as a reconnaissance, strike or false target. It is equipped with a camera and two LTE modems that allow real-time video transmission. This means that the operator can control it by setting new coordinates or changing course. The drone can transmit intelligence information or aim at a target.
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Structurally, the new drone resembles the Russian Geranium, but is much smaller and has an engine in the front rather than the rear. Rather, it is closer to the Italmas drone developed by the Zala Group. At the same time, it is emphasized that components from China, Taiwan, Japan and the United States are used in the design of the drone.
