Russia Establishes Secret Launch Bases for Long-Range Jet Drones
Investigations published on August 17, 2026, reveal that Russia has constructed secret launch bases specifically designed for long-range jet drones. These facilities are intended to enhance Russia's ability to conduct sustained aerial bombardments against Ukrainian infrastructure while protecting launch platforms from Ukrainian counter-battery and drone strikes, as detailed in [Russia Ukraine war news - latest updates | RBC-Ukraine](https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/war-in-ukraine).
Date: August 17, 2026
Location: Unknown, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: RBC-Ukraine