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New Ukrainian Khmarynka Drone Ready for Serial Production to Target Russian Logistics
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Ukrainian defense-tech company General Chereshnya (Sweet Cherry) has introduced the “Khmarynka” (Cloudlet), a new fixed-wing suicide drone capable of carrying a 7-kilogram payload, the company told Militarnyi on April 22.
The manufacturer designed the drone as a cheap, mass-produced solution for striking targets at a tactical depth. It has a maximum range of 50 kilometers, a flight time of up to 60 minutes, and a top speed of 140 km/h. The aircraft features a wingspan of 196 cm and launches via a catapult, allowing for quick deployment in the field without specialized infrastructure.
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General Chereshnya stated the Khmarynka is intended to systematically deplete enemy air defenses and destroy armored vehicles, transport, warehouses, and infantry shelters.
Militarnyi mentions that, visually, the Ukrainian drone mirrors the design of the Russian “Molniya” (Lightning) drone. It lacks a traditional fuselage, using instead a wooden center section and two tubes as load-bearing elements. The motors are mounted on the front of the wings, while the battery and warhead are positioned above the center section in the nose.
The Khmarynka has completed its full cycle of internal and field testing and is ready for serial production. General Chereshnya is handing over the first batch of 150 drones to the Ukrainian Defense Forces free of charge to gather combat feedback. The system will soon be available for order on the Brave1 defense cluster marketplace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously announced that 11 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus were seeking to acquire Ukrainian drone technology. Through the new “Drone Deal,” Kyiv plans to sign at least 10 agreements covering weapons exports, joint technology development, and co-production lines built both domestically and abroad.
Drawing on its experience intercepting around 19,000 Russian drones during the winter of 2025–2026, Ukraine is now positioning itself as a global defense partner. The country has already deployed over 200 specialists to allied nations to train foreign air defense units on countering Iranian-made Shahed drones and operating new, domestically designed interceptor systems.
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