https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jet-powered-russian-drones-strain-ukraine-s-air-defencesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jet-powered-russian-drones-strain-ukraine-s-air-defenceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jet-powered-russian-drones-strain-ukraine-s-air-defences#u83025Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:46:07 +0000Ukraine is using new interceptor drones to counter fast Russian jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicles that are straining national air defenses. Vluchnyk has introduced the Zorelit v5 interceptor specifically for this purpose. These Russian drones, including the Geran-4, utilize turbojet engines and advanced navigation to operate deep within Ukrainian territory. While these jet-powered assets are harder to stop than previous models, Ukrainian forces have begun downing the fastest variants using these specialized interceptors.Why it mattersRussia has evolved its drone fleet from slower propeller-