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strikeAug 17, 2026

Russia’s secret drone bases could threaten Nato countries

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Russia has installed secret bases capable of firing high-powered drones deep into Nato territory. A Telegraph investigation can reveal 10 Kremlin bases with newly built launch pads for Moscow’s most advanced long-range suicide drones.

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  • Richard HolmesBy Richard Holmes

    Russia has installed secret bases capable of firing high-powered drones deep into Nato territory. A Telegraph investigation can reveal 10 Kremlin bases with newly built launch pads for Moscow’s most advanced long-range suicide drones. Some of the bases are already being used to p…

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