# Russia builds new drone attack base in six weeks, satellite images show

https://mins.news/en/video/101581

- Reuters, 2026-10-15 13:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGpqX__HU

> Satellite images show Russia has nearly completed a major base for launching jet-powered drones, carrying out most of the construction in just six weeks as it expands its attack capability near Ukraine.

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