Russia builds aircraft shelters after Ukraine's drone assault
After Ukraine's significant attack on Russian airfields, the Russians have started constructing shelters for aircraft, notes a war analyst writing under the pseudonym Def Mon.
The construction of aircraft shelters is being observed across 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"
Russia’s actions are a response to 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 and was personally overseen by Volodymyr Zelensky.
Initially, the Ukrainians smuggled drones into Russia, then hid them in the roofs of wooden cabins, which were placed on lorries. In a single moment, 116 drones emerged from hiding and attacked four Russian airfields. The President of Ukraine emphasised that no equipment from Western allies was used in the operation.
Following the "Spiderweb" operation, global media warned of an "inevitable retaliation." According to "The New York Times," Russia may launch a significant attack on civilian infrastructure and the power grid. The "Daily Express" warned of the potential use of a nuclear bomb.
