Zelensky Hails Successful Strikes on Russian Air Bases: "An Unprecedented Blow"
Zelensky hails triumphant outcomes from strikes on key Russian fortifications - Ukrainian President Zelenskyy hails success of strikes on Russian military installations, praising their impact.
Ukraine's security agency, the SBU, announced on a Sunday, scores of attacks on Russian military bases, including the Belaya base in Eastern Siberia. The attacks aimed to cripple Russia's air force, focusing predominantly on destroying their fighter jets. The SBU claimed the damage inflicted on the Russian air force was worth a massive 6 billion euros, with 117 drones used in the operation.
The Russian Defense Ministry acknowledged the Ukrainian assault, employing what they called First-Person-View (FPV) drones. Several planes went up in flames, but thankfully, no human lives were lost. The suspects behind the attacks were reportedly nabbed in Moscow.
FPV drones operate by way of a camera onboard, allowing pilots to navigate from the drone's perspective. Intelligence sources suggest that these drones, smuggled into Russia, were launched towards their targets on a Sunday.
The attacks occurred just a day prior to anticipated talks between Moscow and Kyiv set to take place in Istanbul on Monday.
When asked about the attacks, Zelensky expressed satisfaction, referring to the operation as "brilliant." The Ukrainian President also highlighted the strategic importance of drone warfare in modern conflicts.
As tensions between Ukraine and Russia heighten, this operation serves as a bold example of Ukraine's growing military stance and a deterrent against Russian aggression. The utilization of drones in strategic warfare demonstrates the evolving nature of warfare in the 21st century.
Although the specifics of the attacks, including the exact locations and the degree of damage, remain to be verified, Ukraine's confirmation of a large-scale operation accentuates the gravity of these strikes and their potential influence on the ongoing confrontation.
Volodymyr Zelensky celebrated the results of the attacks on Russian bases, stating they were a brilliant success. The operation, which employed drones according to intelligence sources, targeted military bases in Russia, including the Belaya base in Eastern Siberia, and aimed to cripple Russia's air force, making an unprecedented blow in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
