Mysterious Russian Banderol drones strike Odesa with speed
In recent weeks, the Russians have been attacking the Odesa region with the help of a new drone called Banderol (Eng. package), according to the Ukrainian portal Defense Express. There is still little information available about this construction.
The new Russian drone, Banderol, which has recently been used to attack the Odesa region in Ukraine, raises many questions, the report states. According to Serhij Beskrestnov, an expert in military communications and electronic warfare, this drone is powered by a jet engine, reaching speeds between 400 to 500 km/h. However, many key specifications, such as range or warhead weight, remain unknown.
Mysterious weapon from Russia
Information about a weapon with this name has been circulating for a long time, but now we are witnessing the first systematic instances of its use. It is unclear whether this product will pose the same threat as the well-known KAB, claims the expert, referring to KAB glide bombs, which are regularly launched by Russian tactical aviation.
Analysts from Defense Express note that the only mention of the Banderol drone appeared on the Ukrainian portal War & Sanctions. It states that the companies JSC and KT are involved in the production of this weapon. However, there are no details about the "package" on the alleged manufacturers' websites.
It is worth noting that already in February 2025, the Russians reported a "successful test flight of a new unmanned aerial vehicle." Defense Express does not discount the possibility that this may have concerned the aforementioned Banderol construction. However, during the tests of the UAV, no details of the new system were provided.
Analysts also point out that the Russians are consistently working on the development of unmanned machines. Some of these do not carry warheads and serve only as decoys, intended to help detect air defence systems. Defense Express also reports that among new Russian designs is a jet-powered UAV, whose simple construction is based on door hinges, with remaining parts reportedly sourced from China.
