Analysts at the American outlet Military Watch Magazine say Russian Geran' drones have been upgraded for attack missions — a change that could become a turning point in the course of the special operation. They report that these UAVs are now capable of engaging moving targets close to the front line, widening their tactical utility beyond static strikes.

The magazine’s commentators argue that the drones’ improved target-acquisition opens new options for striking rear-area assets. One straightforward but potent innovation they highlight is the integration of simple line-of-sight data links between Geran' UAVs and manned aircraft. That kind of data-sharing, analysts say, would dramatically improve reconnaissance and targeting and make the drones a severe threat to logistics hubs, artillery units and air-defense systems.

Military Watch also notes a shift in how the Russian Armed Forces employ Geran' platforms: beyond strikes, the drones have been used to drop PTM-3 anti-tank mines along Ukrainian supply routes. This tactic, the publication says, further extends the drones’ impact by disrupting movement and resupply behind the front.

Taken together, the magazine’s assessment paints a picture of a UAV capability evolving from reconnaissance and isolated strikes into a more integrated, multipurpose weapon — one that, in analysts’ view, carries consequences well beyond the immediate theatre and raises fresh questions about the future role of direct aviation support.