Russia's 6-Week Build-Up: Images of Massive Base for Winter Strikes, Covering an Area Equal to 126 Football Fields

As Kyiv expects Russia to intensify drone and missile attacks on Ukraine this winter, Reuters reported, citing satellite images, that Moscow has built a large base for launching attack drones over about six weeks, covering an area equivalent to roughly 126 football fields.

As Kiev expects Russia to intensify its drone and missile attacks against Ukraine this winter, Reuters reported, citing satellite images, that Moscow has built a large base for launching attack drones in about six weeks, the size of which is about 126 football fields.

According to Ambassador Arjan, Reuters reported today, based on the analysis of satellite images and citing the statements of military experts, that Russia has completed the construction of a new large base for launching jet engine drones in just six weeks.

According to this report, commercial satellite images provided by Planet Labs and Airbus companies show that a place in the Rostov region in southwestern Russia, which was an empty land on September 9, has turned into a large complex with an area equivalent to 126 football fields.

The construction of this base was done at the same time as Russia increased its use of jet engine offensive drones against Ukraine, which are difficult for Ukraine to intercept due to their higher speed; These drones can travel at a speed of up to 600 kilometers per hour.

Mike Manik, the founder and CEO of the private intelligence company DroneSec, said that the base seen in the satellite images is capable of launching Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones; These two models are the newest types of Russian jet engine drones.

He said that in the western part of this facility, there are eight platforms equipped with launch rails that are capable of firing these drones. According to him, this base will be added to Russia's existing network, which includes at least 11 fixed sites for launching drones to attack Ukraine.

According to the expert, the construction of the base appears to be almost complete and is likely only a few weeks or even less until it is fully operational.