New Russian drones "Gerbera" have a fairly simple design. They can be called a cheap alternative to "Shahed". This was reported by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, on his Telegram channel, UNN reports.
"Regarding the new Gerber drones that the Russians used together with the Shahed. The drones are equipped with plywood, explosives, and a Comet satellite reception module. This is a cheaper alternative to the Russian Shahed," Kovalenko wrote.
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Director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise Oleksandr Ruvin confirmed that the enemy has started using new drones.
"We have information about new drones used by Russia. Cases of their use are currently isolated. It is known that they are visually very similar to Shahed-type kamikaze drones, but do not carry explosives. This probably means that, unlike strike UAVs, which carry out strikes, the new samples found are designed to track our air defense systems, collect information, and record damage as a result of missile and attack attacks by strike UAVs. More detailed information will be available after the relevant examinations are scheduled and the objects are transferred for research," Ruvin said.