Ukraine's drone operation, codenamed Spiderweb, successfully targeted Russian airbases, damaging over 40 warplanes including strategic bombers. The meticulously planned mission, which took 18 months, involved stealthily smuggling drones into Russia. This audacious strike occurred right before scheduled peace talks in Istanbul, showcasing Ukraine's operational capabilities. President Zelensky confirmed that this unique operation aimed at crippling Russia's strategic missile capabilities and highlighted the careful planning involved. The attacks coincided with sabotage acts targeting Russian railways, further escalating tensions amidst ongoing conflict.
Footage verified by Ukrainian officials showed bombers in flames, while intercepted Russian audio reportedly captured one soldier summing up the devastation: It's fucked here.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the offensive targeted 34 percent of the strategic cruise missile carriers at the airfields, adding: We had been preparing the operation for more than a year and a half.
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