https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/combat-shows-speed-alone-can-t-catch-russia-s-jet-powered-drones-despite-eight-ukrainian-makers-assurances-so-why-can-t-Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/combat-shows-speed-alone-can-t-catch-russia-s-jet-powered-drones-despite-eight-ukrainian-makers-assurances-so-why-can-t-https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/combat-shows-speed-alone-can-t-catch-russia-s-jet-powered-drones-despite-eight-ukrainian-makers-assurances-so-why-can-t-#u90252Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:51:05 +0000Ukraine's air defenses intercept 55% to 60% of Russia's jet-powered Shahed and Geran drones, a significant drop from the over 90% success rate against older propeller models. Despite assurances from eight Ukrainian makers, pure speed alone has proven insufficient to catch the fast aerial threats operating over the country. Russia deployed more than 2,730 jet-powered drones against Ukraine during September alone, prompting Kyiv to accelerate the domestic development and production of specialized interceptor systems to close the operational gap.Why it mattersThe introduction of turboje