The evolution of "geranium": in Russia boasted a new long -range drone "Italmas" (photo)

The Russians assure that UAVs will be able to impress artillery and equipment of the Armed Forces at a distance of 200 km, which was previously in relative safety. In Izhevsk (the capital of the Udmurt Republic, the Russian Federation), a new shock drone called "Italmas" was created. This was reported by the Russian Media UDM-INFO on Thursday, September 21. The drone was created by the developers of the Azevskan enterprise (organization of Zala Aero companies).

The new drone received its name from the shopping center of the same name in Izhevsk, which recently renamed the research center and began to release in its territory of UAV. The new drone was first demonstrated in the public during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin for the production of the same name, which he visited during his trip to Udmurja on September 19.

According to the developers, the UAV "Italmas" (as well as "geranium") from other similar devices is distinguished by the fact that it does not carry weapons, and it is. The ability to fire directly from the drone makes it even more effective. The new Zala drone continues to develop the Gerane topic with internal combustion engines. But this is completely domestic development, though remotely and resembles Iranian shahd.

The fuel is poured into the wings, which are a huge benzobak, so the drone should fly much further. "It is more deep action. That is, 200 kilometers and with an enlarged combat part," Azevskan General Designer Oleksandr Zakharov explained, communicating with the journalists present during Putin's visit at the object.

In addition, Zakharov, already on the air of the TV channel "Rossia-1", said that the test of Dron "Italmas" started in the winter of 2023, and now the unmanned aircraft is almost ready for supply. According to Russian propagandists, a new drone can significantly expand the range of attacks by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and strike where Ukrainian artillery and armored vehicles could have been in relative security before.