How many Geran drones had Russia accumulated by August 2026?

According to Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR), Russia had accumulated around 6,200 Geran drones of various types.

What is the difference between the Geran-1 and Geran-5 drones?

The Geran-5 is the latest modification with a 90 kg warhead, a range of 950 km, and a speed of up to 600 km/h. The older Geran-1 carries a warhead of up to 20 kg, has a range of 900 km, and reaches a maximum speed of 185 km/h.

How many drones does Russia produce monthly?

Monthly production of the more advanced Geran-4 and Geran-5 models amounts to about 3,000 units.

What was the largest Russian drone attack in 2026?

One of the largest attacks occurred on May 13-14, 2026, when Russian forces launched 1,560 drones in 24 hours, of which Ukrainian forces intercepted 94 percent.

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Russia Has Stockpiled 6,200 Geran Drones

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Ukraine's military intelligence agency has revealed the scale of Russia's kamikaze drone reserves, ready for a new wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

Summary

By August 2026, Russia had accumulated around 6,200 Geran kamikaze drones for attacks on Ukraine.
The largest attacks involve 600-1,000 drones, while 150-200 are launched per attack during reserve replenishment.
A record 8,150 drones were launched in May, while the number dropped to nearly 5,000 in July.
The latest Geran-5 model carries a 90 kg warhead and can fly at speeds up to 600 km/h.

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By August, Russian forces had accumulated approximately 6,200 Geran kamikaze drones of various versions, ready for mass attacks on Ukraine, the Ukrainian media outlet Militarnyi reported on August 12, 2026, citing data from Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR).

From Iran's Shahed to Russian Serial Production

Geran is a Russian long-range attack drone developed based on the Iranian Shahed design. At the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia received steady shipments of Shahed drones from Iran, later establishing its own domestic production. According to available data, monthly production of the more advanced Geran-4 and Geran-5 models now reaches about 3,000 units.

Strained Ability to Sustain High Intensity

Despite significant production capacity, Russia still cannot maintain a high launch intensity throughout the month. During periods of replenishing reserves, Russian forces typically launch 150 to 200 drones per attack, occasionally reaching up to 300. On the other hand, the largest attacks can involve between 600 and 1,000 drones.

Record May and Summer Decline

One of the largest drone attacks on Ukraine occurred in May of this year. Over a 24-hour period on May 13-14, 2026, Russian forces launched 1,560 drones. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian forces intercepted as many as 94 percent of these aircraft. Launch numbers surged dramatically in the spring, with a record 8,150 drones in May, compared to approximately 4,450 in January. During the summer, figures fell again, with nearly 5,000 drones launched in July.

New Generation: Faster, More Destructive, Longer Range

Since the start of the invasion, Russia has significantly upgraded its long-range drones. The latest modification, the Geran-5, which Russia began using against Ukraine in 2026, carries a 90-kilogram warhead, has a range of about 950 kilometers, and can reach speeds of up to 600 km/h. In comparison, the older Geran-1 model, Russia's equivalent of the Shahed-131, carries a warhead of up to 20 kilograms, has a range of about 900 kilometers, and a maximum speed of 185 km/h.