Ukraine Strikes Target Russian Energy Infrastructure, Moscow Responds
A Telegraph investigation reveals Russia has built a network of secret drone bases near Belarus and Ukraine, identifying at least 10 sites and 59 launch rails, with about 20 rails longer than usual to support long-range UAVs; some launch pads are at former bases or rural sites and at least one facility can hold over 1,000 drones. While the sites could potentially reach NATO targets such as Warsaw and some are already used to attack Ukraine, authorities say there is no evidence of an immediate plan to attack Poland, though intelligence officials warn of possible provocations or false-flag operations and NATO is boosting defenses.
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About shahid
Shahid, also pronounced shaheed, is an Islamic term of Arabic-origin meaning "martyr", used by Muslims for mujahideen who die while fighting in the cause of Allah. The word is used frequently in the Quran in the generic sense of "witness" but only once in the sense of "martyr" ; the latter sense acquires wider usage in the hadith. The term is also used in some non-Muslim communities who were influenced by Islamic Persianate culture, such as amongst Hindus and Sikhs in India.
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