Russia is building jet drones that fly 800 km/h, and Ukraine is working on countermeasures

Russia, as it continues its full-scale war against Ukraine, is developing jet-powered Geran drones that fly at around 800 kilometers per hour, according to Ukrainian outlet Euromaidan Press.

These jet-engine unmanned aircraft fly several times faster than the earlier propeller-driven Shahed drones. Their speed makes the jet Gerans one of the main challenges for Ukraine's air defense, since they are harder to intercept than the slower propeller models.

Ukraine says it is already working on how to stop the next generation of such drones. The available source text gives no further detail on specific countermeasures, their timelines, or the number of jet-powered drones.