Vladimir Putin secretly installs drone hubs within striking range of NATO countries

Russia is using secret bases to launch strikes on Ukraine and pose a threat to NATO nations.

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

Vladimir Putin gathered his military commanders for a briefing in late 2025 and set a goal for 2026: “the collapse of NATO and the EU from within,” The New York Times reported, citing officials from two countries familiar with the details of the meeting.