Volodymyr Zelenskiy held a crucial card yet to be revealed.
On Sunday, Ukraine launched a remarkable drone assault targeting military airbases and critical assets deep inside Russia. The strike caught the Kremlin off guard, destroying at least a dozen strategic bombers and signaling a transformative shift in modern warfare.
Dubbed Operation Spiderweb, the mission served as a stark reminder to military leaders worldwide that the gravest threats today extend beyond traditional rivals equipped with costly weaponry. Instead, swarms of small commercial drones capable of bypassing ground defenses can instantly disable billions of dollars worth of military hardware.
What unfolded on Russian soil could easily be replicated within the United States or anywhere else. The vulnerability of military bases, ports, and command centers scattered globally is now undeniable.
While it remains unclear whether this operation will influence peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, it represents a tactical defeat for the Russian military and is expected to prompt a response from President Vladimir Putin. Moreover, the innovative use of affordable technology is likely to inspire further asymmetric attacks capable of inflicting substantial damage on wealthier adversaries.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy described the attack, orchestrated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), as the country’s "largest-scale operation." By smuggling over 100 explosive-laden quadcopter drones across the border hidden in cargo trucks, Ukraine successfully evaded Russian air defenses. The drones flew undetected over four Russian bases, damaging or destroying what Ukrainian officials claimed were more than 40 high-value aircraft used in assaults on Ukrainian cities. The operatives left Russian territory before the strike commenced. Operators were able to view live video feeds and precisely guide the drones onto their targets before initiating steep dives.
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