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In a meticulously orchestrated operation, Ukraine delivered a significant blow to Russian bombers using FPV drones. The daring strategy, personally overseen by President Volodymyr Zelensky, unfolded with drones secretly brought into Russia inside wooden cabins. Upon command, these cabins opened remotely, unleashing a devastating assault on critical aviation assets. The success of Operation "Spider's Web" highlights Ukraine's strategic ingenuity, causing unprecedented damage to Russian military capabilities.

Key Points: Ukraine’s Drone Assault Devastates Russian Bombers with Zelensky's Strategy

  • Zelensky led Ukraine's year-long drone strategy
  • Drones hidden in cabins struck Russian bombers
  • Operation "Spider's Web" inflicted $2 billion damage
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Ukrainians reveal secret of 'massive' strike on Russian aviation assets

Ukraine's audacious drone attack on Russian bombers, backed by Zelensky, marks a strategic milestone.

"Dozens of drones launched directly...the loss is massive. - Maria Avdeeva"

Kyiv, June 1

Ukraine's "massive" strike on Russian strategic assets across the length and breadth of the country was a meticulously planned operation that was over a year in the making and reportedly involved the insertion of drones close to their targets.

As per X user Maria Avdeeva, who describes herself as a "security expert covering invasion from day one" and "countering Russian disinformation since 2014", Ukraine had secretly delivered FPV drones and wooden mobile cabins into Russia, with the drones were hidden under the roofs of the cabins, which were later mounted on trucks.

"At the signal, the roofs opened remotely. Dozens of drones launched directly from the trucks, striking strategic bomber aircraft. And — Russia can’t produce these bombers anymore. The loss is massive. Nothing like this has ever been done before," Avdeeva said in a post on X.

Earlier in the day, Ukraine's secret service, the SBU, in a statement, said: "Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia."

Ukraine is conducting "a large-scale special operation aimed at destroying enemy bomber aircraft", it said.

As per the BBC, SBU sources revealed that the operation, named "Spider’s Web", took a year and a half to organise and was personally overseen by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The sources said the SBU first smuggled the FPV drones into Russia, followed later by mobile wooden cabins.

Once on Russian territory, the drones were hidden under the roofs of these cabins, which had been placed onto trucks. At the time of the attack, the roofs were remotely opened, allowing the drones to take off and hit the nearby airbases, the BBC reported the sources as saying.

Ukraine estimates the damage caused by the attacks at over $2billon as it targeted airfields as far north as Murmansk, and as far east as Siberia, hitting strategic aviation assets like strategic bomber TU-95s, supersonic long-range bomber TU-22M3s, and early warning and control aircraft A-50.

Russia's Defence Ministry said that airfields were targeted in the Murmansk Region, in Ivanovo and Ryazan regions in central Russia, as well as in Irkutsk Region in Siberia and Amur Region in the Far East, but the attacks were "repelled", though there was some "material damage" to the aeroplanes. It did not reveal any further details.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
This shows how technology is changing warfare. India should take notes - we need to invest more in drone technology to protect our borders with China and Pakistan. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I admire Ukraine's innovation, I worry about escalation. The world can't afford another global conflict when we're already dealing with so many crises. Hope for peaceful resolution soon 🙏
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Amit S.
Russia's inability to protect its strategic assets is surprising. Makes you wonder about their actual military capabilities. India should reconsider some of our defense partnerships.
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Sunita R.
The planning and execution is impressive, but at what cost? So many lives lost on both sides. War is never the solution. Ukraine and Russia should come to the negotiating table.
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Vikram J.
India should stay neutral in this conflict. We have good relations with both Russia and Western nations. Our focus should be on strengthening our own defense capabilities.
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Neha P.
The drone warfare tactics here are revolutionary! DRDO should study these methods - could be useful for monitoring our Himalayan borders with China. Innovation in defense is the future!
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Karan D.
While Ukraine's resistance is commendable, we must remember India's historical ties with Russia. We shouldn't blindly support either side. Our foreign policy should be balanced and pragmatic.

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