Russia bolsters air defences after Ukraine's 'Spiderweb' attack
Following Ukraine's large-scale attack on Russian airfields, the Russians have begun constructing shelters for aircraft, notes a war analyst publishing under the pseudonym Def Mon.
The construction of aircraft shelters is being observed throughout Russia, including at air bases in Yeysk, Krymsk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Akhtubinsk, Borisoglebsk, Kursk, and Engels.
"Since last fall, Russia have increased their effort to build shelters for aircrafts. I have identified 14 locations where they have built or are building shelters," wrote Def Mon on the X platform, attaching satellite images showing the changes.
Operation "Spiderweb"
The actions of Russia are a result of the Ukrainian Security Service's (SBU) secret operation "Spiderweb." As a result, 41 Russian military aircraft were destroyed or damaged, including long-range bombers Tu-95 and Tu-22M3, as well as an A-50 early warning and control aircraft. These aircraft were used in daily bombing raids on Ukrainian cities.
The "Spiderweb" operation was prepared for more than a year and a half, personally overseen by Volodymyr Zelensky.
Initially, the Ukrainians smuggled drones into Russia and hid them in the roofs of wooden cabins, which were placed on trucks. At one point, 116 drones emerged from their hiding places and attacked four Russian airfields. The President of Ukraine emphasized that no equipment from Western allies was used in the operation.
After the "Spiderweb" operation, global media warned of an "inevitable retaliation." According to "The New York Times," Russia may launch a large-scale attack on civilian infrastructure and the power network. The "Daily Express" warned about the potential use of a nuclear bomb.
