Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has claimed responsibility for a significant drone strike on Russian territory, targeting 41 strategic bombers in a coordinated operation dubbed “Spiderweb.” This unprecedented attack reportedly caused over $2 billion in damage to Russian aviation assets. The SBU released dramatic video footage allegedly showing drone strikes at the Belaya air base in Siberia, approximately 3,000 miles from Ukraine, depicting raging fires and explosions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the situation, emphasizing Ukraine’s commitment to defending its sovereignty, though he did not directly address the attack’s details. His chief of staff hinted at the operation by posting an emoji of a spiderweb online. The operation was planned for over 18 months, involving smuggling drones into Russia and concealing them in mobile wooden cabins that could be opened remotely to launch strikes.
Following the attacks, Russian officials acknowledged a drone assault on a military site in Sredny but did not confirm specific damage or that the Belaya air base was affected. Concurrently, Russian military activity escalated with 472 drone deployments aimed at Ukraine, amid reports of a deadly missile strike that killed at least 12 Ukrainian personnel.
Amid rising tensions, both nations are set to engage in direct talks in Istanbul. Zelenskyy mentioned key objectives for discussions, including a full ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and the return of abducted children. Additionally, two bridge collapses in border regions of Russia resulted in seven fatalities, which Russian officials attribute to sabotage, although Ukraine has not commented on these incidents.
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