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Ukrainian drones devastate Russian bombers in surprise raid

The Ukrainian operation "Spider Web" resulted in the destruction of 12 Russian strategic bombers. The attack, executed by the Security Service of Ukraine using strike drones, caught the Russian air forces off guard, leaving them unable to respond in time.

Strike on Russia's strategic bombers
Strike on Russia's strategic bombers
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The success of operation "Spider Web" involved the destruction of these 12 Russian strategic bombers. The Security Service of Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russian airfields across several regions, catching the Russian air forces by surprise, according to a report by "The Moscow Times."

During operation "Spider Web," strike drones were sent to Russian airfields, effectively preventing the Russians from mounting an effective defense. As a result, bombers such as the T-95 and T-22M3 were destroyed. Although the Russian Ministry of Defense claims the attacks were repelled, OSINT analyses confirm the extent of the losses.

"Black day"

The operation has raised concerns in Russia, exposing vulnerabilities in their airfield defenses.

The destruction of these strategic bombers, vital to the Russian air force, has been described as a "black day" for Russian long-range aviation.

Russian sources suggest there may be a response to the attack, though the specific objectives remain unknown.

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