Zelenskyy: Ukraine Drone Strikes on Russia – Long Range Success
Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on russian airfields,lauded by President Zelenskyy as a “brilliant result,” mark a notable escalation in the conflict,with over 40 aircraft reportedly destroyed. This long-range success, attributed to Ukrainian forces, targeted key strategic assets and inflicted an estimated $7 billion in damage, according to reports. The operation, dubbed “Spider Web,” highlights Ukraine’s growing military capabilities and its resolve in the face of ongoing aggression, marking the most extensive strike on russian soil to date. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) oversaw the eighteen-month coordinated attack, deploying 117 drones across multiple bases. For breaking news and in-depth analysis, News Directory 3 reports on the repercussions of the attack and the implications on the upcoming peace talks. Discover what’s next for Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine Drone Strike Targets Russian Airfields in Major Operation
Updated June 01, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded a recent drone strike deep inside Russia as a “brilliant result” and a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict.The operation, planned over 18 months, targeted multiple Russian military airfields.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed the attack, which it says was executed entirely by Ukrainian forces, destroyed over 40 aircraft, including bombers and surveillance planes.the SBU called it the moast extensive strike on Russian soil to date.
Zelenskyy took to social media platform X to express his gratitude. He thanked General Vasyl Maliuk, head of the SBU, stating that the mission woudl be remembered as a defining moment in the war and would be recorded in history books.
Reportedly dubbed “Operation Spider web,” the mission allegedly destroyed 41 Russian aircraft, including Tupolev Tu-95 and Tu-22M strategic bombers, often used in missile attacks against Ukraine. The strike also targeted the A-50, an airborne early warning system crucial for coordinating missile strikes.
According to a senior Ukrainian military official,the operation was “extremely complex.” The SBU estimates the damage at $7 billion and claims the strike eliminated 34% of Russia’s fleet of air missile carriers. These claims have not been independently verified.
zelenskyy stated that 117 drones were deployed in the massive attack. The Russian defense ministry confirmed attacks on bases in Irkutsk and Murmansk, more than 2,485 miles from Ukraine, and reported repelling other strikes in Amur, Ivanovo, and Ryazan.
“An absolutely brilliant result.A result achieved solely by Ukraine,” Zelenskyy posted on X.
What’s next
The drone strike occurred just before a new round of direct peace talks between Kyiv and moscow in Istanbul.Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine’s right to defend itself, stating that they are doing everything possible to make Russia feel the need to end the war.