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Russia expands dispersed launch-rail network for larger Geran strike drones

Commercial satellite imagery indicates Russia is building/expanding a network of dedicated launch sites with extended rails likely sized for newer, larger Geran-4/5 one-way attack drones. The novelty is the scale and purpose-built, dispersed infrastructure enabling higher sortie generation and mass launches from multiple locations, potentially supporting heavier/jet-powered variants and expanding threat coverage.

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deployment2026-08-17Satellite imagery shows Russia expanding launch infrastructure for long-range Geran strike drones
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