# The Telegraph: Russia’s new drone bases near Ukraine and Belarus put NATO territory within range

https://mins.news/en/item/24475

- Meduza, 2026-08-17 18:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/08/17/the-telegraph-russia-s-new-drone-bases-on-the-ukrainian-and-belarusian-borders-put-nato-territory-within-range

> Russia has established 10 bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus for mass drone launches, The Telegraph reported, citing DroneSec analysts who examined satellite imagery. The sites contain 59 launch pads, and one can reportedly store more than 1,000 drones. New Geran variants are believed to reach 1,000 kilometers, theoretically placing Warsaw within range, though there is no current indication of planned strikes on Poland. The bases are already being used extensively against Ukraine.

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