Ukraine is dealing with a new and more challenging threat from Russian jet drones, which are harder to intercept than traditional propeller-driven drones. These jet-powered devices have been used against Ukraine for almost a year, but their speed, range, and capabilities have increased significantly, making them a more serious threat. Ukrainian officials estimate that Russia launched 2,800 of these drones in August, a sharp rise from 1,500 in July and just a few hundred in June. Ukraine has been successful in intercepting about 90% of the older, slower propeller drones, but only 60% of the jet models. The newer drones can fly at speeds of up to 600 kilometers per hour—more than three times faster than earlier versions—and have a range of 1,000 kilometers. They can also carry a 90-kilogram explosive charge and operate at higher altitudes, between two and five kilometers, which makes them harder to detect and engage with Ukraine’s mobile air defense systems. The Geran-4 and Geran-5 are advanced versions of the Geran-1 jet drone, featuring thermal guidance systems and artificial intelligence, which make them more accurate and effective. Reports suggest that Russia has improved these drones and is now mass-producing them. This development has forced Ukraine to accelerate its efforts to develop countermeasures. President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 67 companies are working on solutions, and some progress has already been made. Iryna Terekh, CEO of Fire Point, announced at a defense fair in Poland that her company has completed an interceptor designed to counter these new Russian drones. Ukraine sometimes uses its air force to destroy these jet drones, but this approach has its limitations. Pilots must take calculated risks, using the cannons of their planes to target drones moving at speeds exceeding 400 km/h, which requires precise and quick maneuvering. Despite these efforts, Ukraine has not yet found a fully effective solution to neutralize the jet drones. President Zelensky mentioned in late September that two companies had conducted "successful combat tests" of their interceptors, which he called a "very positive point." However, experts estimate that Russia may produce up to 36,000 of these drones by 2027, and there are reports that Iran has requested these drones from Russia for potential use in the Middle East.