Ukrainian drones brought down over Krasnodar Region during the night of June 26th.
💣 Ukraine Goes On The offensive Against Russia With Drone Attacks 💣
The late-night drone attacks on Russian territory by Ukrainian forces continue, as reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense. From 22:45 on June 24 to 05:40 on June 25, air defense units successfully intercepted and obliterated 18 Ukrainian drones.
The carnage spread across various regions. Two drones were shot down over Krasnodar Krai, and an identical number over the Black Sea. Seven drones were intercepted in the Rostov region, while four buzzed throughout Crimea, with two drones being eliminated in Kursk and one in Bryansk.
A recent drone attack left two apartment buildings and a school with significant damages in the Rostov region. Buildings in Taganrog sustained damages, causing broken windows in residential buildings and a school. In Azov, a warehouse roof, industrial enterprise's roof, and various windows were destroyed.
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🔍 Rewind the Tape – How Ukraine's Drones Became Weapons of War 🔍
In a meticulously planned operation, Ukraine launched a vast drone attack deep inside Russian territory on June 1, 2025. Approximately 117 nimble FPV (first-person view) drones were employed initially, infiltrating Russia through smuggled trucks located near strategic air bases, some thousands of kilometers from the frontline, such as locations in Siberia.
These drones targeted multiple air bases, including Dyagilevo in Ryazan Oblast, Ivanovo, Olenya in Murmansk Oblast, Belaya in Irkutsk Oblast, and many more. The attacks resulted in the damage or destruction of several high-value Russian military aircraft, including Tu-95 "Bear," Tu-22M3 "Backfire" bombers, A-50U "Mainstay" airborne warning platforms, and transport planes like the An-12 "Cub." To curtail Russia's ability for long-range strikes on Ukraine, the operation was planned for over a year.
Russia confirmed some attacks, particularly in Amur, Murmansk, and Ivanovo oblasts, and acknowledged aircraft damage and fires in Murmansk and Irkutsk. Russia has since responded with large-scale drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, in a massive counterattack featuring hundreds of drones.
🚨 Clarification 🚨
It's essential to note that our current data suggests the recent drone attacks by Ukraine have primarily targeted Russian airbases in various northern, central, and eastern oblasts. While there've been reports of damage in the Rostov and neighboring regions, thorough examination of the latest reports does not confirm notable drone attack damage in these territories as of June 2025. Keep an eye on this space for more updates!
A detailed account reveals how Ukraine's strategic drone attacks, such as the one on June 1, 2025, have been employed in a series of political maneuvers entwined with war-and-conflicts, prompting a wave of general-news reporting. In this specific episode, the infiltration of over 100 drones deep into Russian territory resulted in the damage or destruction of several high-value Russian military aircraft. These attacks, integral to Ukraine's efforts to curtail Russia's ability for long-range strikes, have since triggered countermeasures including drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.
