Ukrainian experts neutralize dangerous Russian kamikaze drone
In Boryspil, within the Kyiv region, Ukrainian EOD specialists successfully disarmed a Russian Geran-2 drone equipped with explosives. Due to its combat payload, the unmanned aerial vehicle posed a public safety threat, requiring the Ukrainians to act quickly and efficiently.
A mobile unit of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service identified the Russian Geran-2 drone in Boryspil, secured it, transported it to a designated location, and neutralized it, reports the military-focused service Defence Express. Armed drones of this type pose a serious threat to civilian and military security, especially since the Russians are sending a significant number of them towards Ukraine. Experts have determined that in November, about 80 Geran-2 kamikaze drones appeared over Ukraine each day.
Ukrainian EOD specialists have a lot of work
Geran-2 unmanned aerial vehicles, which are actually Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones, pose a considerable challenge to Ukrainian air defense. They are designed as inexpensive and effective means of conducting attacks on ground targets. Their main task is to eliminate key infrastructure or military targets through direct impact with a large explosive force.
Shahed-136s are characterized by simple construction and relatively low production costs. Their unit price is estimated at about $20,000. These devices, built in a delta-wing configuration, are about 11 feet long, have a wingspan of about 8 feet, and their warhead can weigh up to 88 pounds. The drones are powered by a Limbach L550E engine and can reach a maximum speed of about 115 mph.
The Geran-2 guidance system is relatively simple, based on the assumption that they are single-use machines. They utilize GPS navigation and autopilot to maintain a designated course. These drones are also equipped with technologies that allow them to disrupt detection by air defense systems. Their relatively quiet engine and small size make early detection and neutralization difficult. Despite these advantages, Shahed-136s have certain drawbacks, such as limited attack precision under GPS jamming conditions and susceptibility to interception by modern air defense systems.
