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Russia deploys Garpia-A1E long-range one-way attack drone

Bottom line

Russian sources report the deployment of the Garpia-A1E, a long-range one-way attack drone with a range exceeding 1,000 km and a warhead capacity of over 50 kg.

Why it matters

The Garpia-A1E's long range and heavy warhead capacity represent a significant escalation in Russian deep-strike capabilities, potentially threatening critical infrastructure and command centers far beyond the reach of shorter-range systems.

OSINTdefender reported that Russia has deployed the Garpia-A1E, a new long-range one-way attack drone. The system is described as having a range of over 1,000 km and carrying a warhead weighing more than 50 kg, designed for fixed-target strikes. This capability allows Russian forces to strike deep strategic targets in Ukraine and potentially further afield with heavier payloads than typical FPV or Geran-class drones.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

OSINTdefendersource Borigin23 Aug 2026 t.me

Original text (excerpt)

#Russia Russia has launched the Garpia-A1E, a long-range one-way attack drone that can strike targets at distances of at least 1,000 km. This drone carries a warhead exceeding 50 kg and is designed to engage fixed targets using specified coordinates. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender |

NamedGarpia-A1ETopicsdrones russia

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History · version 1 · first published 23 Aug 2026 · last substantive update 23 Aug 2026

Cite this finding

Robot War (2026). Russia deploys Garpia-A1E long-range one-way attack drone. Hetzner OSINT, 23 August 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-23--russia-deploys-garpia-a1e-long-range-one-way-attack-drone/

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