The Russian military has a diverse fleet of aerial drones, ranging from reconnaissance systems such as the Orlan-10 to long-range loitering munitions in the Geran series. One of its lesser-known systems is the Gerbera drone, which was developed as an inexpensive decoy to accompany Geran strike packages. Recently, the Gerbera has undergone a series of upgrades that have expanded its role well beyond that of a simple decoy. It is now being employed for reconnaissance, communications relay, and limited strike missions, with its usage being increasingly reported over the past month. This evolution reflects the rapid adaptation of unmanned systems…