Ukraine's "Spider Web" operation devastates Russian bombers
The Ukrainian operation "Spider Web" led to the destruction of 12 Russian strategic bombers. The attack, carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine using strike drones, caught the Russian Air Forces off guard, preventing them from responding in time.
Operation "Spider Web" was successful, destroying 12 Russian strategic bombers.
The Security Service of Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russian airfields in several regions, taking the Russian Air Forces by surprise, according to a report published by "The Moscow Times."
During operation "Spider Web," strike drones were transported to Russian airfields, hindering the Russians from mounting an effective defence. As a result of the attack, bombers such as the Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 were destroyed. The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that the attacks were repelled, but open-source intelligence (OSINT) analyses confirm the losses.
"Black day"
The operation caused concern in Russia, revealing weaknesses in airfield defences.
The destruction of strategic bombers, crucial to the Russian Air Force, was compared to a "black day" for Russian long-range aviation.
Russian sources suggest there might be a response to the attack, though its objectives remain unknown.
