Ukraine's audacious drone strike: Over 40 Russian planes destroyed in Siberia

Ukraine Launches Daring Drone Attack on Russian Airbases in Siberia On Sunday, June 1st, 2025, a series of drone attacks targeted Russian airbases in Siberia, over 4,000 km from the main war front. The operation, reportedly dubbed 'Spider's Web,' involved drones concealed within shipping containers transported by seemingly ordinary trucks. Initial reports suggest that over 40 Russian aircraft, some with nuclear capabilities, were damaged or destroyed. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the attacks, describing them as acts of terrorism. Footage from the scene shows dark plumes of smoke rising from the target locations, and a video circulating on social media appears to capture the moment a drone is launched from one of the trucks involved. "The attack was a complete surprise," stated a military analyst, speaking on condition of anonymity. "The scale and audacity of the operation are unprecedented in this war." The use of commercially available trucks to transport the drones highlights the ingenuity of the Ukrainian tactics and the vulnerability of the Russian defenses. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the attack represents a significant escalation in the conflict. Despite the attack, Ukraine has confirmed its willingness to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia in Istanbul. The incident underscores the evolving nature of warfare and the potential for asymmetric tactics to have a significant impact on the battlefield.