The MeidasTouch Podcast
The MeidasTouch Podcast

Zelenskyy Warns Russia’s New Drones Could Threaten Europe

September 28, 2026

AI Summary

5 min read

Zelenskyy Warns Russia’s New Drones Could Threaten Europe

In the past 24 hours, Russia launched 277 drone attacks against Ukraine — a staggering number that included a new generation of jet-powered weapons that Ukraine's air defenses can no longer reliably stop. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a stark warning: the interceptors that once shot down 90% of older Shahed drones are now only catching about 51% of the new Geran-4 drones and Geran-5 cruise missiles. And if the United States does not implement the sanctions package Congress passed, this already catastrophic winter for Ukraine could get worse — and the war could spread to the rest of Europe.

Russia's New Weapons Are Changing the Battlefield

The most significant development in the past day is the technological shift in Russia's arsenal. The Geran-4 is a jet-fueled upgrade to the older propeller-driven Shahed drones, making it faster and harder to track. The Geran-5 is a cruise missile that, as the host put it, "really can't be stopped" unless Ukraine has Patriot or THAAD interceptors — which Zelenskyy does not have in sufficient numbers.

Continue reading the full summary in the app — free to try.

Read Full Summary →

Free • No credit card required

What you'll learn

  • 1 (02:30) **Zelenskyy Issues Dire Warning on New Russian Drones** - Ukrainian President warns that new Russian jet-fueled drones (Garan-4 and Garan-5 cruise missiles) are overwhelming defenses, with interception rates dropping to just 51%.
  • 2 (03:48) **Overview of 24-Hour Russian and Ukrainian Strikes** - Host details the scale of recent attacks: 277 Russian drone attacks in 24 hours, including strikes on Kiev, Sumi, Kharkiv, Odessa, and Donetsk.
  • 3 (06:26) **Footage of Ukrainian Drone Attack Near Belarus Border** - Host plays video showing a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian logistics truck in the Krasnaya Gorka area, very close to the Belarus border.
  • 4 (07:03) **Russian Cruise Missile Malfunction and MiG-29 Kill** - Host shows footage of a Russian Garan-5 cruise missile entering an uncontrolled spin mid-flight.
  • 5 (08:28) **Russian Technological Advancements in Drone Warfare** - Host explains that Russia now has the capability to acquire real-time high-quality battle damage assessment (BDA) of its strikes in downtown Kiev.
  • 6 (10:22) **Zelenskyy’s Full Statement and Warning to the World** - Host reads Zelenskyy’s statement detailing that Russian jet-powered drones struck two kindergartens, two schools, residential buildings, and a Saudi Arabian ambassador's residence.
  • 7 (12:32) **Host Analysis: Trump Will Not Implement Sanctions** - Host argues Donald Trump is weak and will not implement the sanctions package, viewing it as "just a piece of paper."

+ Full timestamped outline available in the app

Show Notes

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning as Russia expands its use of faster Geran-4 drones and Geran-5 weapons. Zelenskyy warns that the threat could extend beyond Ukraine and urges Donald Trump to use the sanctions powers in the Lindsey Graham Act to increase pressure on Russia. Ben breaks down the new weapons, the risk to Europe, and what Zelenskyy says could happen if Russia faces no stronger response.

Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:

MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast

Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af

MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial

The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast

Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan

The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show

The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show

Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54

On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman

Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

The MeidasTouch Podcast

More from this podcast

The MeidasTouch Podcast →