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How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers

created: June 2, 2025, 6:49 p.m. | updated: June 6, 2025, 10:57 p.m.

On 1 June more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck air bases deep inside Russia, targeting nuclear-capable long-range bombers. The strategic missile-carrying bombers targeted in the attack are thought to be – among others - the Tu-95, Tu-22 and Tu-160. Radar satellite imagery shared by Capella Space reveals at least four badly damaged or destroyed Russian long-range bombers at Belaya airbase. Tu-95 bombers are said to have launched a large-scale Kh-101 missile attack on Ukraine as recently as last week. In a post on social media, the SBU said operation Spider Web cost Russia $7bn (£5.2bn).

5 days, 11 hours ago: BBC News