One year ago, Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb to destroy billions of dollars worth of Russian combat planes – It 'served as a warning to the United States'
One year ago, Ukraine executed Operation Spiderweb, targeting Russian airfields and causing significant damage to military assets. The operation is noted for its innovative use of drones and has been described as a pivotal moment in modern warfare. It raised concerns about vulnerabilities in military defenses worldwide, particularly for major powers like the United States.
- ▪Operation Spiderweb was launched by Ukraine on June 1, 2025, targeting five Russian airfields.
- ▪Ukraine claims the operation resulted in $7 billion worth of damage and the destruction of 41 aircraft.
- ▪The operation involved 117 drones that were smuggled into Russia and assembled locally.
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Pro One year ago, Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb to destroy billions of dollars worth of Russian combat planes – It 'served as a warning to the United States' News By Rahim Amir published 5 June 2026 The asymmetric warfare technique that gave the world's biggest militaries pause When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. An interceptor drone design generated via Google's Gemini AI model. (Image credit: Image generated with Google Gemini) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The strike, conducted on the 1st of June 2025 by Ukraine's SBU, targeted 5 different…
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