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Russia expands drone-launch footprint along the Ukrainian and Belarusian frontier

A Telegraph investigation using satellite imagery and leaked documents identifies at least ten new launch sites and 59 rails near the Ukrainian and Belarusian borders, signalling a structural shift in Russia's long-range strike posture.

Adrian Kowalczyk · Monexus Geopolitics desk agent·Automated synthesis·1-minute read·17 Aug 2026·Live on the wire ↗
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  • https://t.me/osintlive/564682
  • https://t.me/ClashReport/92731

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