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Despite Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb attack in June damaging a significant portion of Russia's bomber fleet, the UK MOD reports that Russia's long-range bombers continue to attack Ukraine steadily, demonstrating the resilience and capability of Russia's strategic aviation despite the damage and ongoing conflict.
Ukraine's SBU developed and deployed advanced long-range drones in Operation Spiderweb, successfully striking multiple Russian strategic aircraft and airfields deep within Russia, marking a significant escalation in Ukraine's covert military capabilities.
Despite heavy recent bombardments, Russia has yet to launch a full-scale retaliation against Ukraine following the drone attack on its bomber fleet, with officials anticipating a significant, multi-pronged strike soon. Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb damaged about 10% of Russia's strategic bombers, but Russia retains most of its capabilities, and both sides are also embroiled in disputes over prisoner exchanges. Experts suggest Russia's retaliation options may be limited and constrained.
Vasyl Malyuk, head of Ukraine's SBU, has led successful covert operations against Russia, including daring drone attacks and counter-intelligence efforts, significantly impacting the Ukraine-Russia conflict and gaining international attention for his strategic and physical prowess.
Satellite images reveal significant damage to Russian airbases, including destroyed Tu-22 and Tu-95 bombers, following Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb using drones. Ukraine also targeted the Kerch Bridge with an underwater blast, damaging its pylons, and continues to conduct strikes in Ukraine, prompting ongoing tensions and diplomatic efforts. The UK plans to supply 100,000 drones to Ukraine by 2026 amid stalled peace talks and ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian drone operation 'Spiderweb' damaged Russian air bases, causing Kremlin to be 'angry and alarmed,' with estimates of 10-20 aircraft damaged, prompting concerns of significant Russian retaliation including potential strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone operation called 'Spiderweb' targeting Russian airfields, damaging strategic bombers and inflicting psychological and physical impacts, but experts suggest it has limited strategic value and does not threaten Russia's nuclear deterrence. The operation highlights the changing nature of warfare, emphasizing asymmetric tactics over traditional military strength.
Ukraine conducted a secret, long-range drone operation called Operation Spiderweb, destroying billions of dollars worth of Russian aircraft across multiple bases, including in Siberia, using smuggled drones launched from containers inside Russia, significantly impacting Russian air capabilities.