Ukraine’s “General Chereshnya” Drone Leads in Intercepting Russian UAVs

Ukraine’s General Chereshnya AIR drone leads in Russian UAV neutralization, with 548 takedowns in October, enhancing the nation’s air defense capabilities. Ukraine’s domestically produced interceptor drone General Chereshnya AIR has emerged as the most effective model in neutralizing Russian drones in October, recording 548 confirmed UAV takedowns, according to its developer, General Chereshnya, part of the NAUDI defense ecosystem. As reported by Defense Express on November 18, the drone outpaced other models in the Ukrainian arsenal, becoming a key tool in the country’s layered air defense system.

The number may appear modest, but analysts emphasize that the figure applies to a single UAV platform amid a wide array of systems used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The General Chereshnya AIR is engineered to intercept reconnaissance UAVs, directly disrupting Russian intelligence gathering and fire-control coordination. It has also been adapted to engage decoy drones like Herbera, commonly used by Russia to saturate and mislead Ukrainian air defenses.

Specifications: Sensors include digital communications and a daytime or thermal camera with a 1.5 km target detection range.
The developer has recently launched serial production of a second model, Bullet, designed specifically to intercept Shahed drones, boasting speeds up to 309 km/h.

Summary: Ukraine’s domestically developed Chereshnya AIR dominates in October drone takedowns, reinforcing layered air defense, with ongoing expansion to a second model to counter Shahed threats.

UNITED24 Media — 2025-11-19

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