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Aug 17, 2026 at 12:13 PM ET
Russia expands secret drone-launch bases near NATO
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A report says Russia built and expanded at least 10 secret bases with 59 launch rails for long-range suicide drones.
WHO: The Telegraph
WHAT: Russia built and expanded secret bases with launch rails for long-range suicide drones deep into NATO territory
WHEN: Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 11:47 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: NATO raised the alarm over the threat of a Russian attack amid repeated drone incursions.
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