Ukraine's drone strike leads Russia to fortify airfields
After Ukraine's substantial attack on Russian airfields, the Russians have started constructing shelters for aircraft, notes a war analyst who goes by the pseudonym Def Mon.
The construction of aircraft shelters is being observed throughout Russia, including at air bases in Yeysk, Krymsk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Akhtubinsk, Borisoglebsk, Kursk, and Engels.
"Since last fall, Russia have increased their effort to build shelters for aircrafts. I have identified 14 locations where they have built or are building shelters," attaching satellite images showing the changes.
Operation "Spiderweb"
Russia's actions are a response to the Ukrainian Security Service's (SBU) secret operation "Spiderweb." As a result, 41 Russian military aircraft were destroyed or damaged, including long-range bombers Tu-95 and Tu-22M3, as well as an A-50 early warning and control aircraft. These aircraft were used in daily bombing raids on Ukrainian cities.
The "Spiderweb" operation was planned for more than a year and a half and was personally overseen by Volodymyr Zelensky.
First, the Ukrainians smuggled drones into Russia and then concealed them in the roofs of wooden cabins, which were placed on trucks. At one point, 116 drones emerged from their hiding places and attacked four Russian airfields. The President of Ukraine emphasized that no equipment from Western allies was used in the operation.
After the "Spider Web" operation, global media warned of "inevitable retaliation." According to "The New York Times," Russia may launch a massive attack on civilian infrastructure and the power network. The "Daily Express" warned of the use of nuclear weapons.
