Ukrainian drone offensive: a blow to Russia's Air Force!

Ukrainian drone offensive: a blow to Russia's Air Force!

Srednij, Russland - On June 1, 2025, the Ukrainian secret service SBU plans a large -scale drone attack on Russian bombers that was prepared for months. The aim is to destroy enemy fighter bombers and reconnaissance planes that are stationed deep in the Russian hinterland. Over 4300 kilometers away from the front lines, more than 40 attacking bombers are expected, which could bring Russia possible costs of up to $ 2 billion. Among the targeted aircraft there are also the Tupolew TU-95MS, which are potential beams of nuclear weapons. Ukraine has developed its own long -distance roar, including models such as Liutyi, Bober, Peklo and Palyanytsya. In addition, the development of a new drone with a range of 3000 kilometers is announced to further improve military skills.

The most recent Ukraine attacks last Sunday were directed against four Russian air force bases in Eastern Siberia, which is the first use of this kind in the region. The aim was to destroy enemy fighter bombers; Over 40 planes, including types such as the Tupolew Tu-95, TU-22 and Berijew A-50, were affected. President Wolodymyr Selenskyj confirmed that 117 drones were used in these operations, which caused damage of more than six billion euros for the Russian Air Force. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported several aircraft, but according to their information there were no personal injury.

a new chapter in the drone war

The attacks were carried out as part of the operation known by SBU as the "Action Spider Netz". Often out of trucks that were hidden in wooden houses, the drones from areas were fired near the airfields. In particular, the military base in Belaya, about 4200 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, as well as other locations in Djagilewo, Iwanowo and Olenia, were the goal of this offensive. Local governors, such as Igor Kobzew from the Irkutsk region, reported on the attacks and called the population to rest, with several videos being published by the attacks. This offensive took place one day before new conversations between Moscow and Kiev in Istanbul.

According to analyzes, the mutual attacks with hundreds of drones on the part of both Russia and Ukraine are still a strategic aspect in the current war. Kiev tries to carry the war directly to Moscow to weaken Russian air defense and possibly force an armistice. The war leads to an increased willingness to integrate on the Ukrainian side, since a continuation of the conflicts could make the basis for future peace negotiations difficult. While the Ukrainian government is currently not willing to negotiate territorial concessions, both sides continue to research new attack tactics and drone technologies.

strategies and challenges

The developments in the drone war illustrate the major challenges that both sides face. Russia has started to use new Kamikazedrohnen that can fly autonomously in the swarm. The Ukrainian armed forces react to this by adapting their tactics and making permanent changes in positions, which makes them more susceptible to attacks. Despite the high loss of loss in the Russian soldiers, the efficiency of reconnaissance drones and sliding bombs is used. These developments increase the need for increased recruitment and upgrading among the Ukrainian armed forces, while the identification and combating of drone pilots are accelerated.

In the midst of all of these strategic considerations, the support of European governments and the EU will continue to gain in importance. Germany plans to finance the production of far -reaching weapon systems in Ukraine in order to further expand military capacities. President Selenskyj plans to expand the long -distance skills of Ukraine by 30,000 systems by 2025, which could potentially change the dynamics in conflict. The Ukrainian drone war thus becomes a central element of current warfare because it introduces innovative approaches and techniques into the action.

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