Russia expanding secret bases that can launch drones deep inside Nato territory: report

Nato has raised the alarm over the threat of a Russian attack amid repeated incursions by Moscow’s drones

Russia has built new drone launch pads near Ukraine, Belarus, putting NATO countries within range, The Telegraph reports  The Kyiv Independent

NATO officials say Russia could be able to launch a limited attack on the alliance in the next few years—or even later this year.

Alliance ‘within striking distance’ of Kremlin’s most advanced drones

Russia has built at least 10 new drone bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, with dozens of launch rails capable of supporting its latest long-range attack drones. The expansion could eventually put NATO territory, including Warsaw, within range of Moscow’s growing drone arsenal.

The Kremlin says its drones could attack the UK from bases it has built inside its borders, but experts say it's highly likely the drones would be intercepted

Russia says its drones can reach UK shores after an investigation found 20 new 'extended rails' have been built for long-range drones

Moscow’s governor described the assault as “one of the most massive drone attacks in recent memory”.

UK drones used for ‘deep strikes’ in mainland Russia, as Ukraine launches huge aerial attack  lbc.co.uk

UK drones used for ‘deep strikes’ in mainland Russia for first time  thetimes.com

US intelligence agencies assessed that a test of alliance resolve could happen as early as this autumn, with possible operations ranging from cyberattacks to incursions along NATO's eastern edge