Russia sets up secret drone bases near Ukraine, Belarus borders; puts NATO within striking range: Report |
Russia sets up secret drone bases near Ukraine, Belarus borders; puts NATO within striking range: Report
Russia has established at least 10 secret drone bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, with 59 launch rails reportedly built to support its expanding fleet of long-range attack drones. The new facilities could put parts of NATO, including Warsaw, within striking range.
New Delhi: Russia has established at least 10 secret military bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus to launch long-range attack drones, according to an investigation by The Telegraph. The network includes at least 59 newly identified launch rails, with some sites already being used for strikes against Ukraine.
The investigation, based on satellite imagery, leaked documents and data from the intelligence company DroneSec, found that several of the bases have been built or expanded specifically to accommodate Russia’s newer generation of jet-powered........