Over the weekend, Ukrainian forces pulled off an impressive attack against Russian warplanes in what some are calling Russia’s Pearl Harbor moment.
According to multiple media outlets, a drone attack codenamed “Operation Spider Web” was responsible for the destruction of 40 Russian warplanes and more than $7 billion in damage.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared information about the attack on X.
“Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Maliuk delivered a report regarding today’s operation. An absolutely brilliant result. A result achieved solely by Ukraine. One year, six months, and nine days from the start of planning to effective execution. Our most long-range operation. Our people involved in preparing the operation were withdrawn from Russian territory in time. I thanked General Maliuk for this success of Ukraine. I instructed the Security Service of Ukraine to inform the public about the details and results of the operation that can be disclosed. Of course, not everything can be revealed at this moment, but these are Ukrainian actions that will undoubtedly be in history books. Ukraine is defending itself, and rightly so – we are doing everything to make Russia feel the need to end this war. Russia started this war, Russia must end it. Glory to Ukraine!”
Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Maliuk delivered a report regarding today’s operation. An absolutely brilliant result. A result achieved solely by Ukraine. One year, six months, and nine days from the start of planning to effective execution. Our most long-range… pic.twitter.com/oN41NFYyfw
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) June 1, 2025
According to The New York Post, Ukraine was able to pull off the attack on Russian air bases and nuclear fleet by hiding explosive-laden drones in wooden sheds.
From The New York Post:
Kyiv’s secret services (SBU) stashed the attack drones inside the roofs of the sheds, which were loaded onto trucks that were driven to the perimeter of the air bases, Ukrainian authorities revealed in a statement shared on social media.
The roof panels were then lifted off by a remotely-activated device so the drones could fly out and enact their devastating attacks.
The dramatic and carefully planned Sunday assault took Russian President Vladimir Putin and his forces completely unaware.
Some 34% of Russia’s Tu-95 bomber fleet, equipped to carry nuclear payloads, was reportedly wiped out in the raids on five air bases across the country, the SBU said on Sunday.
A total of 41 Russian warplanes were hit in the strikes, causing an eye-watering $7 billion in damage, Ukrainian officials said.
Footage from the drone attack was shared widely on X.
Incredible.
Ukraine is destroying Russia strategic bomber fleet like its fucking nothing.
Amazing day. pic.twitter.com/cVYp2NqcrT
— Jay in Kyiv (@JayinKyiv) June 1, 2025
Ukraine hits 2,000 km deep inside Russia. Upto 40 aircrafts reportedly destroyed.
Russia’s reaction might be deadly now! #RussiaUkraineWar pic.twitter.com/3M6M7zl6v3
— Shilpa (@shilpa_cn) June 1, 2025
