Details of a large-scale special operation carried out by Ukrainian forces have been revealed, marking a significant blow to Russian strategic aviation
According to sources, media insiders, and official reports, Ukrainian intelligence agencies spent over a year and a half preparing for an incredibly complex operation under the codename "Spiderweb," which resulted in the destruction of 41 Russian bombers within Russia. This was one of the largest strikes in the modern history of the Ukrainian-Russian war, demonstrating not only a high level of organization and technical skill on the part of Ukrainian special services but also reaffirming the strategic nature of Ukraine’s fight for its independence and security. According to information provided to the Ukrainian National News (Ukrainska Pravda) by a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the leadership of this operation was personally overseen by President Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizing its importance and the high level of secrecy and responsibility involved. The operation was meticulously planned and executed by a team headed by SSU Chief Vasyl Maliuk. The entire process involved an extremely complex logistical sequence of activities that required considerable effort and creativity. As the interlocutor explains, initially, several somewhat unusual objects were transported from Ukraine to Russia — FPV drones, which later became the primary means of attack. In the next stage, mobile wooden cabins were delivered to the aggressor country, carefully designed so they could be used as hideouts for equipment. On Russian territory, these cabins with concealed drones were thoroughly camouflaged as ordinary wooden huts placed on trucks. Subsequently, at the right moment, specialized remotely-operated systems would open the roofs of these cabins, launching drones towards targets — Russian strategic bombers stationed at military airfields. Official confirmation of the operation’s success came in the form of impressive photographs obtained by UPR. The images show the preparatory stages as well as the so-called “final moment” of drone launches. The source emphasizes: “The people involved in this historic operation have been on Ukrainian territory for a long time. This means that any detentions or provocations by Russian forces are more likely formalities rather than genuine acts of honor from Putin’s regime. Show arrests in this context are just a spectacle for the Kremlin’s internal audience and will not have a significant impact on the course of events.” In the days following the massive missile and bomber strikes by Russian aviation that began on June 1, Ukrainian forces have intensified their counteroffensive activities and conducted several operations against the enemy. Notably, large fires erupted near strategic military sites in Russian regions, including at Russian airbases where strategic bombers are based. Reports indicate that at least 40 aircraft were destroyed by drone strikes on that day, causing considerable concern in the Kremlin. After the first strike, Russian media and propaganda outlets started spreading reports claiming that Ukrainian drones allegedly launched from trucks — equipment parked at fuel stations or transport zones. This is another element of information warfare intended to discredit Ukrainian actions and create the illusion that everything occurs outside Ukraine’s control. At the same time, experts and official officials confirm the high level of training and complexity involved in executing such operations, demonstrating Ukraine’s advanced combat readiness and technological advantage in countering Russia. This episode again underscores that Ukrainian intelligence agencies not only react to Russian attacks but actively implement preventive and strike measures — primarily using cutting-edge technology and creative solutions. This entire experience, with the ultimate goal of destroying Russian strategic aviation, proves that Ukraine can effectively fight even the Kremlin’s large-scale military machine by leveraging its own capabilities and modern high-tech tools.