https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-russia-s-central-crimean-drone-base-is-hard-for-ukraine-to-destroyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-russia-s-central-crimean-drone-base-is-hard-for-ukraine-to-destroyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-russia-s-central-crimean-drone-base-is-hard-for-ukraine-to-destroy#u166704Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:15:58 +0000Russia is expanding its drone launch base in Crimea, building dozens of shelters, and preparing a new drone port near Millerovo with a capacity of up to 100 launches per day. Ukraine has been unable to take the site out of action, despite hitting drone hangars at Crimea's Hvardiiske. Satellite images show a military airfield in Crimea transformed into a hub for drone launches.Why it mattersThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing, with Crimea being a strategic location for Russia's military operations. Russia's use of drones has been a significant factor in the w