{
  "id": 14678629,
  "title": "Russia Builds Massive Drone Launch Base Near Ukraine In 6 Weeks, Satellite Images Reveal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/russia-builds-massive-drone-launch-base-near-ukraine-in-6-weeks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T10:44:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/russia-builds-massive-drone-launch-base-near-ukraine-in-6-weeks-satellite-images-reveal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russia has rapidly constructed a new facility near Ukraine for launching jet-powered attack drones within six weeks, according to satellite imagery analysis. The base, located in Russia's Rostov region, was previously an empty field but has expanded to cover an area equivalent to around 126 football pitches, suggesting it's nearing completion. This facility, capable of launching Russia's latest jet-powered drones, poses a significant threat to Ukraine's air defenses. The speed of construction indicates Russia's ability to rapidly deploy offensive capabilities. This development comes amid increased Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and deteriorating relations between Russia and NATO.",
  "summary": "Russia, October 15, 2026: Russia has nearly completed a major new base for launching jet-powered attack drones near Ukraine in just six weeks, according to defence experts and a Reuters analysis of satellite imagery, marking a significant expansion of Moscow’s military strike capabilities. The facility, located in Russia’s south-western Rostov region, was an empty field on Aug 31 but had…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Russia builds major new drone attack base in six weeks, satellite images show",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/russia-builds-major-new-drone-attack-base-in-six-weeks-satellite",
        "published": "2026-10-15T11:38:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Russia builds major drone attack base in six weeks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/russia-builds-major-drone-attack-base-in-six-weeks",
        "published": "2026-10-15T12:25:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}