Operation Spiderweb: Putin caught in his own trap
Ukraine’s 117-drone strike has destroyed over 40 Russian bombers, inflicting $7 billion in damage. A strategic triumph for Kyiv, delivering a major blow to Moscow. | Today’s Political Cartoon.
On 1 June 2025, Ukraine executed its ‘Operation Spiderweb’, a meticulously planned drone strike targeting Russian airbases deep within Russian territory.
Using 117 drones launched from concealed positions, the operation destroyed over 40 strategic bombers, including Tu-95s, Tu-22M3s, and A-50s, resulting in an estimated $7 billion in damages. This represents a humiliation for Russia and Vladimir Putin.
President Zelensky hailed the attack as a brilliant success, highlighting Ukraine’s growing technological prowess and strategic ingenuity.
GOING FURTHER
Ukraine drones strike bombers during major attack in Russia | BBC NEWS
Operation Spiderweb: a visual guide to Ukraine’s destruction of Russian aircraft | THE GUARDIAN
Putin humiliated by 'Russia's Pearl Harbor' - as Kyiv goes for broke | SKY NEWS
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