Ukraine DESTROYED Russian Bombers in Biggest Surprise Attack of War
Source: YouTube · The Infographics Show · published Jun 20, 2025 · 20:24
Ukraine conducted "Operation Spider's Web" on June 1, 2025, a high-precision drone attack that damaged key Russian airfields across three time zones, inflicting an estimated $7 billion in strategic losses while costing only a few million dollars 0:00.
Key Takeaways:
• The SBU planned the operation for 18 months, targeting Tu-95 and Tu-22 bombers to degrade Russia’s long-range strike capability while avoiding nuclear-capable Tu-160s 3:32
• Ukrainian operatives smuggled drone components into Russia, assembled them in rented warehouses, and used Russia’s cellular network for remote control 9:03
• Drones were deployed via disguised commercial trucks with special trailers that released swarms of up to 36 drones upon arrival at airfields 10:12
The operation marked a turning point in modern warfare, demonstrating how low-cost, asymmetric tactics can neutralize high-value strategic assets previously considered invulnerable.
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It’s June 1st, 2025 and something strange
is happening to Russia’s cellular networks. Across three of Russia's 11 time zones,
a simple electronic signal delivered via compromised cell phone towers kicks off what
will become the boldest paramilitary operation of the 21st century. At the end of the day,
Russia won't just be humiliated- it's very ability to credibly threaten NATO with war will
be significantly eroded. Or worse... destroyed. Ukraine is about to inflict over $7
billion in damage on Russia - while spending only a few million to do it.
The Ukrainian attack on Russian airfields on June 1st didn’t just take the world
by complete surprise. It blindsided even Kyiv’s closest allies, dealt Russia
its most expensive defeat since World War II and rewrote the rules of warfare.
So …