Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) claims it executed a significant drone operation, targeting over 40 Russian bombers in a deep strike into Russian territory, marking one of the most audacious assaults seen during the ongoing conflict. Dubbed “Spiderweb,” the operation involved a drone strike on the Belaya air base in Irkutsk, Siberia, nearly 3,000 miles from Ukraine. Dramatic video footage reportedly shows the attack, with bombers engulfed in flames, suggesting that Ukrainian aviation inflicted losses exceeding $2 billion on Russian forces.
While President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not explicitly comment on the operation, he emphasized Ukraine’s commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty on social media. Meanwhile, his chief of staff shared a spiderweb emoji, hinting at the operation’s name. The SBU source revealed that the mission was meticulously planned over 18 months, which included smuggling drones and mobile cabins into Russia to conceal the drones prior to launch.
In response, Russian officials reported drone activities and referenced an attack on a military unit, though details about the Belaya air base were unclear. This escalation comes amid intense warfare, as Russia reportedly fired 472 drones at Ukraine, which also suffered a missile strike resulting in military casualties.
Just a day before a new round of peace discussions in Istanbul, Zelenskyy reiterated his commitment to key demands, including a ceasefire and the repatriation of prisoners and abducted children. Concurrently, two bridges in Russian territories collapsed, leading to fatalities and injuries, with Russian authorities alleging possible sabotage. Ukraine has remained silent regarding these incidents.
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