The shoot-down rate of enemy jet-powered strike drones is steadily increasing

Overall, according to an analysis of the last three months, the average shoot-down rate for Geran-4 UAVs is almost 60%. During individual attacks, the shoot-down rate for jet-powered UAVs can reach 80%.

Tactical aviation – F-16, Mirage and MiG-29 aircraft – currently plays a significant role in destroying jet-powered UAVs.

At the same time, strengthening our short-range air defence (SHORAD) amid a shortage of surface-to-air guided missiles is a key issue that is currently receiving considerable attention. SHORAD includes anti-aircraft gun systems such as Gepard and Shilka, the latest Skynex, Skyranger and Terrahawk Paladin systems, interceptor drones, and mobile fire groups from all components of the Defence Forces of Ukraine.

Mobile fire groups are equipped not only with machine guns and associated equipment, but also with man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS). Using MANPADS, our warriors are now shooting down the enemy’s jet-powered drones quite successfully.

Meanwhile, work is constantly under way to reduce the cost of countering such air threats. In particular, testing of new interceptors is ongoing. Some models have already shot down several dozen russian jet-powered Gerans.