Spiderweb operation

Ukraine’s Drone Assault Cripples Russian Bombers, Shattering Security Illusion

A large-scale Ukrainian drone operation, codenamed “Spiderweb,” targeted four Russian airfields, reportedly destroying over 40 aircraft, including strategic bombers, with a combined value of $7 billion. Drones were smuggled into Russia and concealed in wooden sheds before launching their attacks from locations near the airbases. This unprecedented attack, overseen by President Zelenskyy, occurred amidst escalating cross-border activity and precedes a new round of peace talks in Istanbul.

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Ukraine Launches Devastating Drone Strike on Russian Airbases

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) launched a large-scale drone operation, codenamed “Spiderweb,” targeting multiple Russian airbases hundreds of miles from the Ukrainian border. The ambitious strikes, involving drones launched from trucks within Russia, reportedly destroyed over 40 aircraft, including strategic bombers and surveillance planes, causing an estimated $7 billion in damages. The Russian Ministry of Defense acknowledged the attacks, describing them as “terrorist attacks,” while reporting limited damage and no casualties. The SBU stated the operation aimed to retaliate against Russian air attacks on Ukrainian cities.

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