Zelenskyy's first reaction to Ukraine's historic longest-range strike on Russian airfields
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vasyl Malyuk (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) strike on a Russian airfield was Ukraine's longest-range operation. It was prepared for more than a year and a half, informs Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk reported to the president after the "Spiderweb" operation.
"An absolutely brilliant result. A result achieved solely by Ukraine. One year, six months, and nine days from the start of planning to effective execution. Our most long-range operation," Zelenskyy said, commenting on the SBU operation for the first time.
Zelenskyy noted that those involved in the operation were withdrawn from Russian territory in time.
The president thanked Malyuk and instructed the SBU to disclose details and results of the operation that can be made public.
"Of course, not everything can be revealed at this moment, but these are Ukrainian actions that will undoubtedly be in history books. Ukraine is defending itself, and rightly so – we are doing everything to make Russia feel the need to end this war. Russia started this war; Russia must end it," Zelenskyy added.
Photo: Malyuk reported to Zelenskyy after the "Spiderweb" operation (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
Photo: Malyuk reported to Zelenskyy after the "Spiderweb" operation (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
Photo: Malyuk reported to Zelenskyy after the "Spiderweb" operation (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
Photo: Malyuk reported to Zelenskyy after the "Spiderweb" operation (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
SBU strike on Russian airfields
On Sunday, June 1, the Security Service of Ukraine conducted an unprecedented large-scale operation to destroy Russia's strategic aviation deep behind enemy lines. The special operation was named "Spiderweb."
The SBU targeted four Russian airfields — Belaya, Dyagilevo, Olenya, and Ivanovo. Sources told RBC-Ukraine that the strikes damaged at least 41 aircraft, including Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 bombers, as well as A-50 early warning planes.
According to the SBU, today's FPV drone attack hit one-third of Russia's strategic aircraft. Russian aviation losses could reach $7 billion.
For more details about the historic Ukrainian special operation "Spiderweb", read RBC-Ukraine's report.
