Ukraine Claims Historic Drone Attack Destroys 40 Russian Warplanes

In a groundbreaking military operation, Ukraine asserts that it has targeted over 40 Russian warplanes across multiple airfields, marking a bold escalation in the ongoing conflict.

In what is being hailed as one of the most striking drone assaults on Russian military assets, Ukraine announced that it struck more than 40 Russian warplanes at various military bases, with dramatic implications for the war. The Ukrainian security service, SBU, proclaimed that “enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia,” emphasizing the scale of the operation aimed at crippling enemy air capabilities.

In particular, striking footage has surfaced, allegedly depicting a drone strike at the Belaya airbase located in Irkutsk, Siberia—an area situated thousands of miles from the front lines of the conflict. As of this moment, there has been no official response or acknowledgment from Russia's military regarding these reports.

Developments in this breaking story are ongoing, and updates will be provided as the situation evolves, with further details expected to shed light on the implications of this unprecedented attack for the current state of the war. For immediate updates on this developing story, subscribers can access the news via the identified platforms, including the BBC News App, or follow the latest alerts on social media.

War in Ukraine, Russia, Drones, Military Operations