Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb Hits Russian Bombers

Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb involved coordinated drone attacks deep into Russia, reportedly damaging or destroying over 40 Russian strategic bombers and resulting in estimated losses of $7 billion. High-resolution footage from Ukraine's Secret Service confirmed the precision of these strikes, which used smuggled drones and asymmetric tactics. President Putin publicly blamed Ukraine for terrorist acts, discussed the situation in a call with former President Trump, and promised retaliation, while not directly addressing the scale of bomber losses. Russia responded by intensifying drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian regions, causing further civilian casualties. President Zelenskyy hailed the operation as a success and renewed calls for an unconditional ceasefire. U.S. military leaders highlighted the strikes as evidence of vulnerabilities in high-value assets and the need for stronger air defenses.