41 fighter jets bomb in operation ‘Spider’s Web’: 10 things to learn about Ukraine’s drone attack on Russia

Ukraine on Sunday targeted one of the biggest drone attacks on Russia to its military air conditions and killed about 34% of strategic cruise missiles. The operation named “Spiderz Web” included months of appointment of months and months of secret transport of drone in the Russian sector.Calling it a “spectacular operation”, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelancesi said, “Today, a great operation was done. Preparation took more than one and a half years. What is the most interesting, what is our operation on the Russian sector ‘office’ in one of his areas was directly located next to FSB headquarters.”The Russian Ministry of Defense also confirmed the strike and stated that 5 airbases were targeted across the country, however, it was said that the attacks were “successfully repeated”.Here are ten things that we know about the operation:41 Russian aircraft targeted in Operation ‘Spider’s Web’Ukraine claimed that significant damage was caused, however, an independent verification remains yet to be. The country has claimed that 34% of Cruise missiles of Russian strategies have destroyed the loss of $ 7 billion.According to a source of Ukraine’s SBU Security Service, coordinated drone attacks hit 41 Russian aircraft. The goals included TU-95 and TU-22 strategic bombers, and A-50 radar detection and command aircraft.Russia calls it a ‘terrorist attack’Calling it a “terrorist attack”, Russia said in a statement, “All terrorist attacks on military areas in Ivanovo, Reizan and Amur areas were removed.”Analysts believe that the attacks may be a strategic move by Zelanski, which was set on Monday in Istanbul, to increase the pressure on Moscow just before the second round of peace talks. Meanwhile, a Russian delegation led by Kremlin’s associate Vladimir Medinski has already arrived in Türkiye for talks.Russian military aerial areas targetedThe country’s Ministry of Defense said that the drone strike took place closely close to the air areas. “Several aircraft caught fire as a result of the launch of FPV drones from regions in proximity to military areas in Murmansk and Irkutsk regions. The fire was extinguished, “said this.Operation took time for one year preparationThe Ukrainian SBU source stated that it took more than 18 months to prepare the “Spider Web” operation and include highly complex logistic planning. It was also confirmed by Zelansky, who said: “Preparation took more than one and a half years. Most interesting, it is that the” office “of our operation on the Russian region was located directly next to the FSB headquarters in one of his areas.”117 Ukrainian drones usedGiving information about the operation, Zelansky said 117 drones were used in the operation.He said, “Overall, 117 drones were used in operation, which included a similar number of drone operators. The strategic cruise missile carrier posted at the airports was 34% hit,” he said.‘Drone was smuggled in Russia’According to the Ukrainian safety source, the drone was secretly taken to Russia and hidden within wooden enclosures on trucks. The Russian Ministry of Defense admitted that the drones were launched not from the Ukrainian region, but from very close places to the targeted airbase.Ukraine proposes ceasefireAfter the attack, Ukrainian President Zelancesi proposed a “full and unconditional ceasefire”.“We continue a complete and unconditional ceasefire proposal, which can lead to a permanent and reliable peace, with all rational and dignified steps. The Ukrainian proposal that we have presented to the Russians is logical and realistic, “he said.“Not a single second, we wanted this war. We offered a ceasefire to the Russians. Since March 11, a full and unconditional ceasefire has been at the American proposal table. It has been chosen by the Russians to continue the war – even under the situations where the whole world is calling for the end for murder,” he said.Ukraine asks for restrictions on RussiaTo put pressure on Russia to prevent aggressive against Ukraine, the latter has called for international sanctions on the country.“Pressure is really required, pressure on Russia that should bring it back to reality. Pressure through restrictions. Pressure from our armies. Pressure through diplomacy. All this must work together,” Zelancesi said.The longest range operation yetZelansky described it as the longest mission of Ukraine since the war began. A total of 117 drones were deployed to strike targets located thousands of kilometers from the Ukrainian region. Major targets were Olenya Airbase, located about 1,900 km in the Russian Arctic, and, about 4,300 km in East Siberia, Belya airbase. In response, Russia reported that it successfully removed additional drone attacks in the areas of Ivanovo, Reizan and Amur, which later lying near the Chinese border.Ukraine to continue this aggressiveZelansky confirmed that Ukraine would continue this aggressive. The drone operation has drawn strong reactions from Russian military circles, with bloggers describing it as a “black day for aviation”. Russian pro -Rybar channel called the strike a “very heavy blow” and pointed to serious shortcomings in Russian intelligence. Beyond its strategic effect, the operation bears a strong symbolic weight, which promotes Ukrainian morale amid increasing challenges on the front lines. Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said a powerful conversation tool for Ukraine before the upcoming talks with Moscow in Istanbul.