Russia expands jet-powered Geran drone rails at Tsimbulova base near Ukraine
Satellite imagery shows Russia expanding the Tsimbulova drone base with four launch rails—two extended to 85 meters—to support jet-powered Geran-5 drones, while two shorter rails serve Geran-3/4. The upgrade, near the Ukrainian border, signals Moscow’s push to enhance its one-way drone fleet as Ukraine counters with interceptor drones; Kyiv says it can produce about 2,000 interceptors per day, drawing NATO attention.
