Zelenskyy Announces Major Ukrainian Special Operation in Russia

Ukraine Reports Successful Drone Strike Deep Inside Russia KYIV, UKRAINE – June 2, 2025 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a successful special operation targeting Russian military assets and strategic airfields. In a brief video address, Zelenskyy stated, "The operation was planned for over a year and a half. The results are significant and absolutely deserved." The operation involved 117 drones, resulting in the reported destruction of 34% of strategic aircraft carriers at several air bases. Zelenskyy did not disclose the exact location of the operation but confirmed that Ukrainian personnel involved were safely withdrawn. This operation marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict, highlighting Ukraine's increasing capacity for long-range strikes and its determination to continue its fight against the Russian invasion. The successful operation sends a powerful message of Ukraine's resilience and determination to defend its sovereignty.