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Russia Deploys Faster Jet Drones, 3 Key Limits Could Prevent Them from Replacing Shaheds

Russia has deployed 10 new bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus to launch jet drones, putting NATO territory within range.

By · Published August 17, 2026 at 19:26 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026 at 20:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: MiGFlug · Meduza · Українська правда · Newsweek · telegraph.co.uk · kyivpost.com.

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What happened

Russia has deployed 10 new bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus to launch jet drones. According to The Telegraph, these bases put NATO territory within range. Coverage from Newsweek and the Kyiv Post also notes that the drones are faster than the Shahed drones previously used by Russia. However, the Kyiv Post also notes that three key limits could prevent these jet drones from replacing Shaheds.

The new bases are reportedly secret, according to the Telegraph and Newsweek. The Telegraph and Українська правда both note that the bases are near the Ukrainian and Belarusian borders. The Kyiv Post notes that the drones are faster than the Shaheds, which have been used extensively in the conflict. The Kyiv Post also notes that the jet drones have three key limits that could prevent them from replacing Shaheds.

The Kyiv Post does not specify what the three key limits are. The Kyiv Post does not specify how the jet drones differ from the Shaheds beyond being faster. The Kyiv Post does not specify how the jet drones could be used against NATO territory.

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Questions people are asking

How many new bases has Russia deployed?

Russia has deployed 10 new bases.

Where are the new bases located?

The new bases are located near the Ukrainian and Belarusian borders.

What is the range of the new jet drones?

The new jet drones can reach NATO territory.

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Russia Ukraine NATO Drones Military Deployment Belarus

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