UAV event in Kyiv area, Ukraine on Wed 30th September 2026

30th September 2026

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A Russian Geran-4 jet-drone struck a transmission tower in Kyiv today, collapsing the upper half of the pylon.

The drone was equipped with a new cumulative-cutting specialized warhead, designed to destroy reinforced structures, including bridges, fortified energy infrastructure, and pipelines. The warhead consists of a central warhead weighing 40 kg, and four striking modules each weighing 5 kg.

The equipment of Geran-4 jet-drones with these new warheads was first recorded on September 23, and was used for the first time today.

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