The investigation team from the OSINT channel Evocation.info has published data regarding the individual who personally presented new jet-powered strike drones to the Russian leadership. These modifications are actively deployed in attacks against Ukrainian infrastructure.
Polygon Presentation and Key Developer
On the evening of October 2, immediately following another jet drone attack on the South Bridge in Kyiv, video footage emerged from the Chebarkul training ground. In the footage, a man in a business suit reports to Vladimir Putin on the combat capabilities of the 'Geran-4' and 'Geran-5' systems, created as part of the 'Center-2026' exercises. Concluding his speech, the presenter reported readiness to continue strikes.
Through detailed analysis, OSINT specialists identified the speaker as Ildar Tazutdinov, Deputy General Director for Key Partners at the 'Alabuga' Special Economic Zone. This enterprise serves as the primary manufacturing facility for producing these aircraft within the Russian Federation.
Threat to Ukrainian Cities
In recent weeks, the intensity of jet drone deployments has increased significantly. Kyiv and surrounding areas face daily raids by dozens of such UAVs, which possess higher speed and maneuverability compared to conventional propeller-driven devices.
Contradictory Data
While official Russian releases position the new jet UAVs as entirely original developments of the domestic military-industrial complex, Ukrainian and independent experts point to the active use of foreign components. Furthermore, discrepancies remain in estimates of serial production scale: while developers claim readiness for mass supplies, Ukrainian intelligence data indicates technological difficulties during the assembly of complex components.
Countermeasures and Interception
The complexity of destroying jet-powered 'Shaheds' requires Ukraine's defense forces to seek unconventional technological solutions. Notably, Ukrainian developers are creating specialized interceptor drones. Recently, fighters of the Lasar's Group of the National Guard of Ukraine successfully deployed the P1-SUN JetKiller system from SkyFall, destroying a 'Geran-5' strike drone.
