New Russian drone bases near NATO borders widen strike range and alliance vulnerability
Leaked documents and satellite imagery point to at least 10 new Russian drone bases near Ukraine and Belarus, with launch rails capable of firing long-range attack drones deep into NATO territory. One site reportedly has storage for more than 1,000 drones — a scale that turns Russia’s unmanned fleet into a standing threat for cities far beyond Ukraine’s front lines.
Russia’s drone war is no longer just a Ukrainian problem; it is being built into the landscape within reach of NATO capitals. An investigation using leaked Russian documents and satellite imagery has identified at least 10 new drone bases along Russia’s borders with Ukraine and Belarus, containing dozens of launch rails tailored for long-range attack drones and enough storage at one site for more than 1,000 systems. According to the assessment, the newly documented facilities host at least 59 launch rails, with around 20 extended-length rails that appear designed for Russia’s latest long-range loitering munitions. The configuration suggests capability to launch drones capable of reaching deep into NATO territory. The…
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