Map Shows Russia's New Secret Bases That Could Strike NATO
Summary
Russia has built at least 10 secret bases with launch equipment to fire long-range drones near its borders with Belarus and Ukraine. These drones can reach NATO countries, raising concerns about possible attacks on alliance territory. NATO and analysts are watching closely as Russia updates its drone forces and tests NATO defenses.Key Facts
- Russia has 10 secret sites with launch rails to fire long-range attack drones near Belarus and Ukraine.
- At least 20 new launch rails can fire advanced Russian drones called Geran-4 and Geran-5, which have a range of about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles).
- These drone bases were used recently in attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.
- Russia denies planning any attacks on NATO countries and calls the claims false.
- Russian drones often cross into NATO airspace, forcing NATO jets to respond.
- In September 2025, at least 20 Russian drones entered Poland, a NATO member, raising alarms.
- A Russian cruise missile landed in eastern Poland near the Ukraine border last month.
- NATO officials say Russia uses drone and missile tests to study NATO's air defense reactions.
- The situation coincides with debates in Europe about U.S. military support and defense spending.
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