Satellite Photos Reveal Russia's Secret Drone Launch Sites
Expansion of Drone Operations in Russia Recent satellite imagery has revealed a significant expansion of drone operations in Russia, with the establishment of new launch sites and storage facilities across the country. These developments highlight a growing investment in the nation’s drone capabilities, particularly in the use of one-way attack drones. The images, captured by Maxar Technologies and reviewed by Business Insider, show clear signs of infrastructure designed to support drone launches and storage. The bases in question—Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Navlya, and Tsimbulova—have been identified as key locations for staging attacks against Ukraine. The structures observed include launch rails, runways, and hardened shelters, which are essential for the deployment of drones. Russia has significantly increased the production and launch rates of the Geran-2, a one-way attack drone modeled after the Iranian-designed Shahed-136. These drones, equipped with explosives, have been used extens...