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Ukraine says Russia has adapted Gerbera decoy drone for one-way attacks at 1,200 km

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A technical assessment published by Ukraine’s HUR says the Gerbera-2 can fly up to 1,200 kilometers and carry a 25-kilogram warhead, turning a platform previously described as a decoy into a long-range attack drone. Separate reports say Russian forces are also employing jet-powered BM-35 and BM-70 UAV variants, which Ukrainian troops have intercepted.

Discovered 2026-11-02T04:15:07.295903-08:00 | 2026-11-02T04:15:07.295903-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • HUR’s reported 1,200-kilometer range and 25-kilogram warhead indicate a substantial change in the Gerbera’s stated role and reach; the article does not independently verify the assessment.
  • Reports of Russian jet-powered BM-35 and BM-70 variants being intercepted add to evidence of evolving UAV threats and counter-UAV activity in the war.

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mezha.net DefenseNews.com Kyiv Independent La Dépêche Forbes militarnyi.com
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2026-11-02T04:15:07.295903-08:00
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