Satellite Images Show Russia Expanding Launch Pads at Donetsk Airport for Drones

New satellite imagery reveals that Russia is expanding launch pads at Donetsk Airport to deploy its jet-powered Geran-3 drones. This development comes amid ongoing hostilities in Ukraine.

Russian forces have long used Donetsk Airport as a base, and the new construction indicates efforts to increase strike drone capacity. The Geran-3 models are known as high-speed unmanned aerial vehicles capable of precision strikes.

The satellite images, taken in recent days, clearly show construction work, including the expansion of existing launch pads. The exact extent of the expansion is still being analyzed, but it points to Russia’s intention to strengthen its military presence in the region.

Ukraine has previously claimed fire control over Donetsk Airport, but these images suggest Russia continues to utilize the area for its purposes.