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Ukraine has executed one of its most daring military operations, launching a series of drone attacks deep inside Russian territory. According to Ukrainian security officials, four major military bases in the Siberian region were targeted, resulting in damage to more than 40 Russian warplanes.
The operation, known as "Spider Web," was reportedly in planning for over 18 months and was directly overseen by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as confirmed by Ukraine’s domestic intelligence agency, the SBU.
Reports from international media, including the BBC, have revealed key details of the mission. The plan involved smuggling First-Person View (FPV) drones into Russia, hidden inside wooden mobile cabins. These specially designed cabins were then transported by truck to areas near the airbases.
When the attack began, the cabin roofs were remotely opened, allowing the drones to take off and strike aircraft parked at the bases. Social media videos from the operation show drones emerging from truck-mounted compartments and flying toward their targets.
Ukrainian officials estimate the damage caused could amount to roughly $2 billion in military losses for Russia.
Among the aircraft reportedly hit in the strikes were several high-value assets: Tu-95MS strategic bombers, Tu-22M3 long-range supersonic bombers, and A-50 airborne early warning and control planes. These aircraft are vital to Russia’s strategic and surveillance operations.
Defense analysts suggest this operation highlights significant gaps in Russia’s internal security and underlines Ukraine’s growing capabilities in drone warfare and covert strategy.
While there has been no official response from Russian authorities yet, increased security measures and retaliatory actions are likely to follow.
This mission is seen by many as a major shift in the conflict, signaling a new era of warfare that relies heavily on intelligence, stealth, and unmanned aerial technology.