Russian Geran strike drones have reportedly been equipped with an onboard electronic warfare system designed to disrupt Ukrainian interceptor drones. Photos of the equipment installed on the UAV were published by Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov.

The images show two antennas marked «4.9 G» mounted directly on the drone’s airframe. According to the Ukrainian side, they are part of an electronic warfare system capable of jamming the video link used by interceptor drones.

The system is intended to prevent the Ukrainian drone operator from maintaining a clear view of the target. Electronic interference disrupts the camera feed, making it significantly more difficult to guide the interceptor toward the incoming Geran.

The operation of a similar system was demonstrated earlier. In August, footage emerged showing an attempted interception of a Russian drone. Instead of a normal camera feed, the Ukrainian UAV operator reportedly saw a black screen covered with white interference.

The onboard electronic warfare system therefore provides the Geran with an additional layer of protection against drones attempting to destroy it in flight.

The standard Geran-2 uses a tailless aerodynamic configuration with a triangular wing spanning more than two meters. It is powered by an internal combustion engine and has a cruising speed of around 170 km/h.

A faster jet-powered Geran-4 variant also exists and can exceed 300 km/h. Combined with onboard electronic warfare, the continued development of the Geran family makes the task more difficult for Ukrainian interceptor drones: they must not only catch and accurately approach the target, but also maintain a stable video link while operating under electronic interference.