Since the beginning of autumn 2026, Russian forces have been actively using compact cruise missiles «Geran-5 K5-K» to attack Ukrainian territory. According to the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), these missiles feature a number of improvements compared to previous models.
Technical Specifications of «Geran-5 K5-K»
The «Geran-5 K5-K» missile has the following key characteristics:
- Length: 4 meters;
- Wingspan: 3 meters;
- Maximum flight altitude: 6 km;
- Maximum speed: up to 1000 km/h;
- Range: 1000 km;
- Warhead weight: 90 kg (thermobaric warhead TBBCH-90).
These parameters indicate that the missile has better aerodynamics and maneuverability, making it more dangerous for targets within Ukraine.
Use of Foreign Components
Research on the missile sample revealed that it contains 93 electronic components of foreign manufacture. Among them:
- 52 components from the USA;
- 10 components from China;
- 10 components from Switzerland.
This indicates that Russia is attempting to circumvent sanctions by removing markings from well-known brands such as Texas Instruments and Murata. This confirms the effectiveness of international sanctions, which complicate logistics and supply for the Russian military industry.