Coverage dated October 12, 2026

Built by Ukraine’s ex-defense minister and unit that wrecked $12 billion of Russian gear, new interceptor downs two jet drones over Kyiv

Headline from Euromaidan Press

Mykhailo Fedorov and Lasar’s Group commander Pavlo Yelizarov developed the drone in a month, Fedorov says.

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Reports & sources

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  1. The Kyiv Independent

    New interceptor drone destroys two Russian Geran-5 drones in first week, Fedorov says (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    The successful test comes as Ukrainian cities are under repeated assault from Russia's new generation of jet-powered drones.

  2. Euromaidan Press

    Built by Ukraine’s ex-defense minister and unit that wrecked $12 billion of Russian gear, new interceptor downs two jet drones over Kyiv (opens Euromaidan Press)

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    Euromaidan Press's feed description

    Mykhailo Fedorov and Lasar’s Group commander Pavlo Yelizarov developed the drone in a month, Fedorov says.

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