UkrainePublished: 31 July 2026 at 02:50
Russia Uses Cheap Gerbera Drone as Decoy to Protect Shaheds
Russia built the Gerbera drone to be shot down instead of a Shahed, and for $10,000 it now carries the Shahed's targeting kit.
According to recent reports, Russia has developed a new unmanned aerial vehicle called the Gerbera. This drone is designed specifically to be shot down, serving as a decoy to protect more expensive Shahed drones. The Gerbera costs only $10,000, a fraction of the Shahed's price, and can be equipped with the Shahed's targeting system. By using these cheap decoys, Russia aims to deplete Ukraine's air defense resources and reduce losses of its valuable Shahed drones. This strategy reflects Russia's adaptation to Ukraine's aerial drone strikes on supply lines.
