Israel receives samples of Russian jet-powered drones from Ukraine for study

Israel is studying samples of Russian strike drones received from Ukraine, in particular new modifications of the Geran-type.

Source: Michael Brodsky, former Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine, during a media briefing at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Details: When asked by a journalist whether Israel had approached Ukraine for samples of the new Russian Geran-5 jet-powered drone, Michael Brodsky replied that such cooperation exists.

Quote: "Without going into details, such interaction is taking place. We have received weapons samples for study."

Details: Brodsky also confirmed that interaction between Ukraine and Israel exists regarding the study of weapons samples used in the war. He added that Israel has received certain samples from Ukraine, though the diplomat did not reveal details of this cooperation.

Brodsky explained that Israel's interest stems from the fact that similar technologies and weapons could end up in the hands of militant groups with which Israel is at war.

Quote: "Jet-powered drones are the number one problem for the entire world today. Whichever country finds an effective solution first will hold a major advantage, and others will begin adopting that solution."

Details: According to Brodsky, Israel is also actively working on countermeasures against such UAVs, including laser and other anti-drone technologies. Meanwhile, in his assessment, an effective universal solution does not yet exist.

Background: On Monday 12 October, crews from Lasar's Group used a new Ukrainian interceptor drone to bring down two Russian jet-powered Geran-5 drones flying towards Kyiv.

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