Russia has established a new drone launch site near Ukraine border — OSINT analysis

Chas Pravdy - 19 September 2025 06:14

In Bryansk Oblast, just a few dozen kilometers from the Ukrainian border, a new drone launch facility has been constructed by Russian forces.

According to open-source analyst Brady Africk, this addition is part of Russia’s broader efforts to upgrade its military infrastructure along the border with Ukraine.

Satellite images and videos published on social media reveal that construction of this site, which was an empty field as recent as July, has now reached a state of operational readiness.

The new site will enable Russia to enhance its drone capabilities for reconnaissance, patrols, and potentially provocative actions in the border regions near Ukraine.

This development highlights the ongoing escalation of military activities in the region and underscores Russia’s strategic focus on strengthening its positions close to Ukraine’s territory.

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