Operation Spider's Web: Comprehensive Analysis Core Event On June 1, 2025 , Ukraine executed Operation Spider’s Web , a covert drone strike targeting five strategic Russian airbases hosting nuclear-capable bombers (Tu-95, Tu-160, Tu-22M3) and an A-50 early-warning aircraft. The operation: Geographic reach : Struck targets up to 4,300 km inside Russia , including Siberia and the Arctic Circle. Method : Used 117 drones smuggled into Russia via modified trucks with retractable roofs. Damage : Destroyed/damaged 40+ aircraft (~20% of Russia’s operational long-range bomber fleet). Strategic Impact 1. Military Nuclear triad weakened : Degraded Russia’s ability to project airpower and deliver nuclear strikes. Irreplaceable losses : Soviet-era bombers (Tu-95, Tu-22M3) are no longer produced; replacements could take decades . Forced dispersion : Russia must now spread bombers across more bases, complicating large-scale operations. 2. Psychological & Political Ukraine : M...
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