Ukraine's Security Service cripples Russia's nuclear arsenal in 'Spiderweb' special op
Photo: Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukrainian intelligence carried out an operation that significantly damaged Russia's nuclear capabilities, says Ukraine's Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk.
"We used to have Chumaky — now we have long-range haulers who deliver anything, anywhere in the world," Stefanchuk said.
He stressed that the Security Service of Ukraine conducted a brilliant operation.
"Precision work. Striking results — in every sense of the word. Grateful to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Malyuk, and everyone involved in this mission to uphold the nuclear-free status of Russia. A modern version of the Budapest Memorandum — in action," the Speaker noted.
At the same time, he emphasized that no goals are too distant for those defending their land.
Special operation "Spiderweb"
On June 1, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) launched a massive drone attack on Russian airfields. The operation, which the Security Service worked on for one and a half years, was named "Spiderweb." It was designed to destroy the enemy's strategic bomber aviation deep behind the lines.
Notably, as a result of the "Spiderweb" special operation, 41 Russian strategic aircraft were damaged. Preliminary estimates indicate that the total damage to enemy aviation exceeds $2 billion.
Initially, reports said the SBU attacked four Russian military airfields simultaneously. Aircraft were seen burning at the Belaya, Dyagilevo, Olenya, and Ivanovo airfields.
For more details about what is currently known about the large-scale and complex "Spiderweb" special operation, read RBC-Ukraine's report.
In addition, a powerful explosion rocked Severomorsk in Russia's Murmansk region today. This location is known for housing Russian nuclear submarines.
