Russia Builds Drone Bases with Reach to NATO

17.08.2026 13:01 HotInfo

According to media findings, Russia is building a network of secret bases from which it can launch powerful attack drones towards Ukraine and deeper into NATO territory. The findings are based on satellite imagery and other data that have identified approximately ten locations with at least 59 new launch pads. ekonomika.pravda.sk ↗

According to available information, Moscow is already using some of these facilities in attacks on Ukraine. The new infrastructure is designed to expand Russia's capabilities to deploy modern drones over greater distances and from multiple locations, which complicates both the monitoring of attack preparations and air defense of target areas. ekonomickydenik.cz ↗

A map of the possible range of these weapons extends to the territory of the North Atlantic Alliance. According to published data, a large part of Europe, including Slovakia, falls within range, and the possibility of striking Warsaw is also mentioned. The immediate concern remains primarily Ukraine, which faces regular Russian drone attacks. novinky.cz ↗

The construction of such bases indicates that Russia continues to develop its capabilities for long-range strikes with unmanned systems. For NATO countries, this represents a security signal, as infrastructure near the alliance's borders can increase pressure on airspace monitoring and the preparation of defensive measures. seznamzpravy.cz ↗

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