New Russian drone strikes Odessa, details shrouded in mystery
In recent weeks, the Russians have been attacking the Odessa region with the help of a new drone called Banderol (meaning "package" in English), reports the Ukrainian portal Defense Express. This is a construction about which little is still known.
The new Russian drone, Banderol, which in recent weeks has attacked the Odessa region in Ukraine, raises many questions. According to Serhij Beskrestnov, an expert in military communications and electronic warfare, this drone is powered by a jet engine, reaching speeds between 250 and 310 mph. However, many key specifications, such as range or warhead weight, remain unknown.
Mysterious weapon from Russia
Information about a weapon with this name has been circulating for a long time, but now we are seeing the first systematic cases of its use. It is unclear whether this product will pose the same threat as the well-known KAB, claims the expert, referring to KAB glide bombs, which are regularly launched by Russian tactical aviation.
Analysts from Defense Express note that the only mention of the Banderol drone appeared on the Ukrainian portal War & Sanctions. It states that the companies JSC and KT are involved in the production of this weapon. At the same time, there are no details about the "package" on the alleged manufacturers' websites.
However, it is worth noting that already in February 2025, the Russians reported a "successful test flight of a new unmanned aerial vehicle." Defense Express does not rule out that this may have concerned the aforementioned Banderol construction. However, during the tests of the UAV, no details of the new system were provided.
Analysts also point out that the Russians are constantly working on the development of unmanned machines. Some of them do not carry warheads; they serve only as decoys, which are supposed to help detect air defense systems. Defense Express also reports that among new Russian designs is a jet-powered UAV, whose simple construction is based on door hinges. The remaining parts are reportedly from China.
