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title: "OSINT Researchers Identify Creator of Jet-Powered 'Shahed' Drones"
description: "Evocation.info investigators have identified Ildar Tazutdinov, a top manager at the 'Alabuga' SEZ, as the creator of the 'Geran-4' and 'Geran-5' jet drones."
date: 2026-10-03T09:38:00.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/osint-researchers-identify-creator-of-jet-shahed-drones
tags: [osint, shahed, alabuga, ukraine-war, drones]
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# OSINT Researchers Identify Creator of Jet-Powered 'Shahed' Drones

![Ildar Tazutdinov, creator of jet Shahed drones](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/03/osinteri-ustanovili-sozdatelya-reaktivnogo-shaheda/osinteri-ustanovili-sozdatelya-reaktivnogo-shaheda-1.webp)

## 🎯 Key Points

- The name of the jet drone creator was uncovered by Evocation.info researchers
- 'Alabuga' SEZ Deputy CEO Ildar Tazutdinov presented the drones to Putin
- Ukrainian forces successfully employ P1-SUN JetKiller interceptors against new threats

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.

## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification

- [Осинтеры установили "отца" реактивного "Шахеда"](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/osinteri-vstanovili-batka-reaktivnogo-shaheda-1791019302.html) - Данные расследования Evocation.info о топ-менеджере ОЭЗ Алабуга Ильдаре Тазутдинове.

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: Who presented the jet drones to the Russian leadership?
**A:** The presentation was conducted by Ildar Tazutdinov, Deputy General Director of the 'Alabuga' SEZ.

### Q: What Ukrainian system is used to intercept the new drones?
**A:** The Ukrainian P1-SUN JetKiller interceptor drone developed by SkyFall is used for interception.