On June 1, 2025, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) reportedly carried out a significant drone attack, targeting multiple Russian airbases deep within Russian territory. The operation, dubbed “Operation Spider Web,” allegedly resulted in the destruction of over 40 Russian military aircraft, including strategic bombers such as the Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 models. These aircraft have been instrumental in Russia’s long range missile attacks against Ukrainian cities.
The SBU’s operation involved the clandestine transportation of drones into Russia, concealed within mobile wooden cabins mounted on trucks. Once positioned near the targeted airbases, the drones were remotely activated to strike their designated targets. The airbases reportedly affected include Belaya in Irkutsk Oblast, Dyagilevo in Ryazan Oblast, Ivanovo Severny in Ivanovo Oblast, and Olenya in Murmansk Oblast.
This unprecedented deep strike into Russian territory showcases Ukraine’s evolving drone capabilities and marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The operation’s success, if confirmed, could have substantial implications for Russia’s aerial offensive operations and overall military strategy
Note: The information provided is based from the reports made by Ukrainian sources.
