Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones Are Now Hunting Ukraine’s Ports

Russia has upgraded its Geran drones with jet engines and new guidance systems, turning them into a sharper threat to Ukraine’s Black Sea shipping. The improved drones are now being used to strike ships and port infrastructure, directly targeting the trade routes that are critical to Ukraine’s economy. The Seeker guidance system allows the drones to lock onto moving targets with greater accuracy, while the jet engine gives them more speed and range than older models. These strikes are part of a broader effort to disrupt Ukraine’s vital Black Sea trade, which has already been under pressure since the start of the war. The result is a more dangerous and unpredictable threat to commercial vessels and port operations, raising the stakes for shipping in the region.