Ukraine's surprise attack: a third of the Russian bombers destroyed!

Ukraine's surprise attack: a third of the Russian bombers destroyed!

Kiew, Ukraine - Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umjerow has accused Russia of playing for temporary peace discussions by rejecting a 30-day break proposed by Kiev. According to ksta.de , Russia held its memorandum back for the talks in Istanbul, while the Ukraine had already handed over its document days beforehand. In this negotiating round, only an exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war was agreed. President Wolodymyr Selenskyj also plans to return 6,000 soldier corpses and emphasize that the focus is on the return of seriously injured and young soldiers.

After the negotiations, drone strokes from Russia followed in Ukraine, which triggered air alarm in several regions. President Selenskyj, on the other hand, praised a Ukrainian surprise attack on Russian military airfields, which reports a third of the Russian bomber fleet. According to Umjerow, these military successes are crucial for the negotiation position of Ukraine.

Russian attacks and losses

Ukrainian secret operations under the name “Spider Netz” have led to significant explosive attacks on Russian military airports. According to the latest reports from the Ukrainian general staff, Russia is said to have lost up to 12 aircraft. Previously, the SBU had reported 41 damaged aircraft, including types such as the Berijew A-50 and Tupolew TU-95. These attacks took place in the regions of Irkutsk and Murmansk and destroyed over 40 combat and reconnaissance aircraft, which corresponds to around 34 % of the Russian bomber fleet, which can fire cross-wing missiles. The drones were hidden in wooden boxes and completely surprised the Russian armed forces, which was described as an “absolute brilliant success”. However, the exact losses were not confirmed by official bodies, such as the Russian Ministry of Defense

Russia has already threatened revenge. Former Russian President Dmitri Medvedev spoke of inevitable retribution. In the meantime, independent media have reported lower numbers of damaged aircraft, which questions the official information. According to Selenskyj, it is a "extremely well -prepared action" on the part of Ukraine, which was accompanied by intensive preparations of one and a half years.

effects on the negotiations

The talks between Ukraine and Russia are burdened due to divergent positions. While Ukraine monitored an internationally, unconditional ceasefire, Russia rejects it because they fear that Kiev could take advantage of the break for the collection of strength. Russia provides two conditions: the western countries have to post their arms deliveries to Ukraine, and Kiev has to end his mobilization. Umjerow leads the Ukrainian delegation, while the Russian group is led by a consultant Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine has little expectations of the negotiations and demands additional sanction pressure on Moscow. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has already promised further sanctions, should there be no progress in the talks. An 18th sanction package of the EU is being prepared to prevent the operation of the North Stream gas pipelines and reduce the price lid for Russian oil.