In Russia\u2019s Rostov Oblast, construction of a large-scale base for launching the \u00abGeran-4\u00bb and \u00abGeran-5\u00bb jet-powered strike drones was almost completed in six weeks. As recently as 31 August 2026, the site was an empty field, but by 14 October a military complex covering an area of approximately 0.9 square kilometres had been built there. According to experts\u2019 estimates, the new base has the potential to launch over 100 drones per day.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n According to an analysis of satellite imagery, the Russian military began construction of a new facility near Millerovo Air Base in early September 2026.<\/p>\n Photographs taken on 31 August show an almost empty field with a few vehicles. Construction work began on the site the very next day.<\/p>\n Over the next six weeks, the Russians built roads, staging areas for equipment, structures and specialised positions, which experts have identified as infrastructure for launching attack drones.<\/p>\n As at 14 October, the complex covered an area of approximately 0.9 square kilometres, which is equivalent to around 126 football pitches.<\/p>\n The main construction work is almost complete, although work on certain infrastructure elements is still ongoing.<\/p>\n\r\n \n
Russia has built a new drone base near Ukraine<\/h2>\n