Russia reopening old former Soviet bases, testing new weapons in the Arctic

Satellite images show that Russia is increasing its military presence and equipping its own military bases in the Arctic, even in the middle of the war with Ukraine.

The shortest way from Russia to North America is the North Pole, which is why these regions are strategically important for Russians

The Maxar satellite company has recently released images showing Russia’s ongoing efforts at radar stations in Olonggorsk in northwestern Russia near Finland and Verkota in the Arctic.

Of course, Russia is reopening old former Soviet bases and testing new weapons in the Arctic