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Ukraine Drone Strikes: 40 Planes Destroyed in Russia - News Directory 3

Ukraine Drone Strikes: 40 Planes Destroyed in Russia

June 1, 2025 Catherine Williams World
News Context
At a glance
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is celebrating a recent drone attack on Russian airbases, calling it a moment "for the history books." The drone blitz involved 117 drones, which...
  • Dramatic footage shows the coordinated launch of the drones, with at least four Russian airbases reportedly⁣ ablaze following the operation.
  • The full extent of the damage inflicted by the drone strike is still being assessed, but the operation⁣ marks a significant ⁢ exhibition of Ukraine's evolving capabilities in...
Original source: thesun.co.uk

Ukraine has⁤ launched a large-scale drone attack on Russian airbases, marking a‍ pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict. President Zelensky hails the operation as “historic,” following the blitz involving 117 drones smuggled into Russia. dramatic footage reveals coordinated launches,with ⁢at least four airbases ablaze,and reports indicate damage to Russian Tu-95 bombers. This bold move demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to execute long-range strikes, shaking the foundations of Russian air defenses.‍ The daring raid is a testament to the resilience and innovative strategic⁣ approach ‍of the Ukrainian forces, changing the customary parameters⁢ of‍ conflict. For up-to-the-minute coverage, News Directory 3 provides insights on Ukraine’s defence capabilities. ⁤Discover what’s next as the full impact unfolds.

Key Points

  • Ukraine launched a large-scale drone‍ attack on Russian⁣ airbases.
  • President Zelensky lauded the operation as a landmark event.
  • The attack⁤ involved 117 ⁤drones smuggled into Russia.

Ukraine Launches Daring Drone strike⁢ on Russian Airbases

Updated June 01, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is celebrating a recent drone attack on Russian airbases, calling it a
moment “for the history books.” The drone
blitz
involved 117 drones, which were reportedly smuggled into Russia in trucks.

Smoke rises from a burning airfield after a Ukrainian drone ‍strike on Russian airbases.
Smoke rises from a burning airfield after the massive drone strike. Credit:‍ East2West
⁣

Dramatic footage shows the coordinated launch of the drones, with at least four Russian airbases reportedly⁣ ablaze following the
operation. According to a source within Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), Russian Tu-95 ⁣bombers were among
the assets damaged in the drone
⁣ ⁤ attack
.

A burning russian bomber is seen on a laptop screen, reportedly after a Ukrainian drone strike.
Russian Tu-95 bombers burning ‘en masse’ according to a Ukrainian SBU source. Credit: Ukraine’s
Security Service
View from a Ukrainian drone moments before impact on a Russian warplane at Belaya Air Base.
point ‍of view from a Ukrainian drone, moments before it strikes a Russian warplane

What’s next

The full extent of the damage inflicted by the drone strike is still being assessed, but the operation⁣ marks a significant
⁢ exhibition of Ukraine’s evolving capabilities in long-range warfare.

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