Ukraine's Bold Drone Strike Against Russian Military Airports: A Modern-Day War Opera
Zelensky commemorates airstrikes on Russian military airbases - Ukrainian President, Selensky, commends strikes on Russian military airports
Hey there! Buckle up, because we're diving into the heart of a recent geopolitical shakeup: Ukraine's audacious drone attack on several Russian military airports. Let's call it Operation Web, shall we?
Vladimir Zelensky, Ukraine's charismatic leader, rejoiced over the intel agency SBU's surprising operation, declaring it an "absolutely brilliant success" and the country's most extensive move yet in the ongoing conflict. In a post on X platform, he celebrated the one-year, six-month, and nine-day journey from the planning stage to the execution.
The SBU, Ukraine's secretive intel agency, launched a well-orchestrated strike on multiple Russian military airports. They claimed to have decimated over 40 combat and reconnaissance aircraft, according to SBU reports. This admittedly reduced about 34% of the Russian bombers capable of launching cruise missiles, amounting to a savage seven billion dollars in damage. The numbers, though, remain unverifiable.
The Russian Defense Ministry acknowledged the drone attacks on military airports in regions like Ivankovo, Riasan, Amur, Murmansk, and Irkutsk, but condemned them as "terrorist" actions. Reportedly, the attacks in Ivankovo, Riasan, and Amur were thwarted, while in Murmansk and Irkutsk, "some" aircraft caught fire by the drones, as the Russian Defense Ministry played down the devastation. Thankfully, there were no casualties among the military personnel or civilians.
Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, took credit for the operation, which they dubbed "Operation Web." The strike reportedly took out combat aircraft of the Tupolev Tu-95 and Tu-22 types, as well as special early warning aircraft Beriev A-50. Rumors suggest that the SBU employed combat drones launched from concealed locations in wooden houses on trucks. In a nail-biting sequence, it is said that the drones were launched from the hidden trucks just as the roofs were remotely opened, exposing the flying weapons to attack Russian bombers.
Of course, independent confirmation remains elusive. The agency Ukrinform displayed pictures of the drones ready for the special operation. The drone operators, if they exist, have already allegedly returned to Ukraine, according to the SBU and Zelensky. If Russia reports arrests, it'll likely be just for show, the SBU speculates. At press time, Russian security forces claimed to have apprehended some participants, according to the state agency TASS.
So there you have it! Ukraine's daring Operation Web has certainly added a dramatic twist to the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict. But remember, we're simply providing the details. You can form your own opinions about the legitimacy and impact of the operation, if you'd like.
- Vladimir Zelensky
- Military Airport
- Ukraine
- SBU
- Intelligence Agency
- Drone Strike
- Kyiv
- Siberia
- Ivankovo
- Riasan
- Amur
- Murmansk
- Irkutsk
Enrichment Data:Operation Details:- Target and Impact: The operation targeted four key Russian airfields—Olenya, Ivanovo, Dyagilevo, and Belaya—claiming to hit Russian strategic bombers, causing an estimated $7 billion in damage.- Technology Used: The operation utilized modern UAV control technology, combining autonomous artificial intelligence algorithms with manual operator intervention. The drones were smuggled into Russia hidden in trucks and used first-person-view (FPV) technology.
Reactions and Estimates:- Ukrainian Claims: The SBU's claims of hitting over 40 aircraft contrast with estimates from U.S. officials, who suggest that Ukraine struck and destroyed around 10 Russian military aircraft.- Russian Response: The Russian Defense Ministry downplayed the drone attacks on its airfields, while Ukraine emphasized the significant impact on Russia's cruise missile bomber capabilities.
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area, given the ongoing war-and-conflicts and general-news surrounding the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. In the midst of Ukraine's bold drone strike against Russian military airports, known as Operation Web, discussions on politics and global affairs are intensifying.
