Russian military airfields under attack from Ukrainian drones
Breaking News: Ukrainian Intelligence Strikes Russian Air Force
Here's the latest scoop on the Ukrainian intelligence service SBU's daring operation against the Russian air force:
Kiev Debrief
In a bold move, the Ukrainian intelligence service (SBU) launched 'Operation Web,' successfully crippling numerous Russian bombers formerly deployed against Ukrainian targets. Four key Russian military airports felt the brunt of this attack, resulting in the destruction of over 40 combat and reconnaissance aircraft, according to SBU's report (although the specifics are harder to confirm from Russian media sources). Even the far-off airport in Siberia's Irkutsk was caught in the crossfire.
Under the Radar
The Ukrainian agents, operating undercover, used combat drones undetectably stashed in mobile wooden cabins mounted on trucks. These drones were secretly transported into Russia and positioned for the attack. At the right moment, the roofs of the cabins were remotely opened, and the drones took flight, targeting and destroying Russian bombers.
Operation Highlights
- Name: Spiderweb
- Lead Time: The operation was in the works for approximately 18 months
- Aircraft Involved: Targeted Russian aircraft include Tupolev Tu-95, Tu-22, and Beriev A-50 early warning aircraft
- Airfields: The operation targeted key airfields in various regions of Russia, including Irkutsk, Olenya, Diaghilev, and Ivanovo
President Volodymyr Zelensky is said to have closely monitored the operation's progress, with Ukrinform releasing photos of the drones strategically prepared for the special op.
Sources
- [1] Ukrainian SBU takes down over 40 Russian aircraft in coordinated attack, reportedly using FPV drones, Kiev, 1st June 2025
- [2] SBU launches Operation Web, destroying over 40 Russian aircraft in daring strike, Kiev, 1st June 2025
- [3] Ukraine claims significant blow to Russian air force after operation Spiderweb, Kiev, 1st June 2025
- [4] Zelensky lauds SBU for strategic operation Spiderweb, Kiev, 1st June 2025
- [5] More details expected on Ukrainian SBU's Operation Spiderweb, Kiev, 2nd June 2025
The War Rages On
With tensions running high between Ukraine and Russia, this latest operation by the Ukrainian intelligence service may just change the tide of the ongoing conflict. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to dig deeper into the story.
- In the realm of general news and politics, the ongoing war-and-conflicts between Ukraine and Russia took an unexpected turn with the Ukrainian intelligence service's (SBU) Operation Spiderweb, a daring 18-month-long operation that targeted and crippled numerous Russian bombers.
- The implications of Operation Spiderweb on the larger political landscape and the ongoing conflict between the two nations remain to be seen, as the war continued to rage on following the operation.
