Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:36pm on 01 Jun 2025,Sunday International
On June 1, 2025, Ukraine launched a significant drone assault targeting Russian military airbases, reportedly damaging or destroying over 40 aircraft, including Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 bombers and at least one A-50 airborne early warning aircraft. The operation, attributed to Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), aimed to neutralize bombers used in attacks on Ukrainian cities. The strikes affected airbases such as Belaya in Siberia, marking a notable expansion of Ukraine's operational reach. This attack represents one of the most substantial Ukrainian drone offensives during the conflict, potentially impacting Russia's strategic air capabilities. (PC: Breaking Defence)
