Russian military expert Yuri Knutov believes that the latest Geran drones, capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,000 kilometers per hour, could significantly disrupt NATO weapons deliveries to Ukraine.

According to Knutov, if the upgraded UAVs achieve the necessary flight range, Russian forces could use them to strike border crossings between Ukraine and Poland. He argues that targeting this infrastructure would cut off key supply routes used to transport Western military assistance to Kiev.

Speaking to Gazeta.Ru, the analyst explained that disabling infrastructure along the Polish-Ukrainian border could effectively isolate Ukraine from Poland and sharply reduce the flow of NATO weapons into the country.

Knutov also noted that Russian jet-powered drones are already being used to attack Ukrainian defense industry facilities. He believes that combining strikes on military production sites with disruptions to Western supply routes could reduce both NATO arms deliveries and domestic military equipment production.

In his assessment, such developments could weaken the Ukrainian Armed Forces' combat capabilities severalfold.

Earlier, Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) reported that Russian forces had begun deploying upgraded Geran drones. According to Ukrainian military intelligence, these UAVs can reach speeds of up to 1,000 kilometers per hour and operate at altitudes of up to six kilometers. The aircraft are equipped with 90-kilogram warheads and the Susanin optical navigation system.