Satellite Images Show Russia Building Base for New Jet-Powered Drones

Satellite images reveal that Russia built out a base for a new generation of jet-powered drones

An April 22 satellite image shows the Tsimbulova drone base in Russia. Satellite image ©2026 Vantor. Russia has built new launch rails for attack drones at one of its bases. The launch rails appear designed to support Russia's newer, jet-powered Geran drones. The development reflects Russia's ongoing investment in its drone capabilities. Russia has extended the length of the launch rails at one of its drone bases to support the newer, jet-powered aircraft that it uses to attack Ukraine, sat...