Ukraine Drone Attack Damages Russian Military Aircraft

Ukraine launched 'Operation Spider Web,' a large-scale drone attack targeting multiple Russian air bases deep inside the country, reportedly destroying or damaging over 40 strategic military aircraft and causing billions in damage. US President Donald Trump privately praised the operation but warned it could provoke severe Russian retaliation and threaten ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Trump's envoy, Keith Kellogg, highlighted the increased risk of escalation due to strikes on Russia's nuclear triad, while Ukrainian President Zelensky argued Russia had resisted serious peace talks and called for increased international pressure. The US Embassy in Kyiv issued a heightened security warning after the attack. NATO reaffirmed support for Ukraine's defense and Trump's call for a just peace, cautioning that any attack on the alliance would prompt a devastating response. The conflict remains unresolved as both Russia and Ukraine maintain hardline positions.