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Russia launches Geran-2 drones from Kursk, Oryol

Russia has begun a second wave of its drone attack on Ukraine, mixing decoy and explosive drones after an initial wave aimed at exhausting air defenses.

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Kursk Oblast, Oryol Oblast, Russia
Updated
Friday, 24 April 2026 at 17:03 UTC
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Russia has launched a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine, with the number of Geran-2 (Gerbera) kamikaze drones detected in Ukrainian airspace increasing to approximately 40. The first wave, consisting mostly of Gerbera decoy drones, was intended to exhaust Ukrainian air defenses. The second wave has now begun and is reported to consist of roughly 40% Gerbera decoys and 60% explosive-laden Geran drones. While only about 20 drones were initially detected in Ukrainian airspace, observers warn the number will increase significantly as the attack progresses.
Updates · 4
4d agoAMK Mapping

The attack has escalated, with a minimum of 30 drones now confirmed in Ukrainian airspace.

4d agoAMK Mapping

The reported number of detected drones has increased from 'at least 30' to approximately 35.

4d agoAMK Mapping

The reported number of Geran-2 drones detected in Ukrainian airspace has increased from approximately 35 to 40.

4d agoAMK Mapping

A second wave of the attack has begun, reportedly consisting of ~40% Gerbera decoy drones and ~60% explosive Geran drones, with the number of drones in Ukrainian airspace expected to rise significantly.

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