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NORAD detects, tracks Russian bombers near Alaska in international airspace
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said on Wednesday that it detected Russian aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). NORAD identified the aircraft as two Tu-95s, which are long-range strategic bombers, and two Su-35s, which are advanced fighter jets. “The Russian military aircraft remained in international airspace and did not […]
‘We went to hell and back to achieve this result’ – SBU chief on Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb strike on Russian bombers
To prepare for Operation Spiderweb, Ukraine’s Security Service adopted tactics used in fighting transnational organized crime, studying how international drug cartels move contraband past customs and border controls, SBU chief Vasyl Maliuk said in an interview aired on Aug. 12. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law […]
Why are B-2 stealth bombers being deployed to Guam, and what could come next?
As the war between Iran and Israel continues, Fox News confirmed earlier reports that B-2 stealth bombers took off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and headed to Guam. A Reuters report, quoting one U.S. official, said no order was given to move the planes beyond Guam. Reuters said it wasn’t clear if the […]
Trump privately praises Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian bombers as ‘badass,’ Axios reports
U.S. President Donald Trump privately described Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian strategic bombers as “strong” and “badass,” Axios reported June 5, citing sources familiar with his reaction. The operation, carried out by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 1, targeted four Russian air bases deep inside the country. According to Kyiv, 41 aircraft were struck […]
Putin stays silent on Ukraine’s drone attack that hit 41 Russian bombers, caused $7 billion in damage
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not mention Ukraine’s recent drone strikes that destroyed dozens of Russian strategic bombers during a lengthy televised cabinet meeting on June 4 — despite the attack marking one of the most significant blows to Russia’s military infrastructure since the start of the full-scale war. The strikes, part of Ukraine’s covert […]
Putin ‘will have to respond’ to Ukraine’s attack on Russian bombers, Trump says after call with Kremlin chief
Editor’s Note: This story is being updated. Russian President Vladimir Putin “will have to respond” to Ukraine’s recent drone attack on military airfields, U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 4 after holding a call with the Russian president. Trump said he spoke to Putin over the phone for approximately an hour and 15 minutes […]
Ukrainian strike on Russian bombers alarmed Kremlin over nuclear carriers vulnerability, Bloomberg reports
A recent Ukrainian drone strike deep inside Russian territory has sparked anger and concern among Kremlin officials over the exposed vulnerability of a nuclear-capable air force far from the front lines, Bloomberg reported on June 2, citing undisclosed sources close to senior Moscow officials. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) carried out the operation “Spiderweb” […]
Trump reportedly wasn’t informed in advance about Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian bombers
U.S. President Donald Trump was not informed in advance about Ukraine’s mass drone attack that allegedly hit 41 Russian aircraft across four air bases, CBS News and Axios reported on June 1, citing their undisclosed sources. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) operation, dubbed “Spiderweb,” allegedly destroyed or damaged A-50, Tu-95, and Tu-22 M3 planes […]
After Ukraine’s strike on Russian bombers, governor mulls rewarding citizens for attacking UAVs with stones
Russian authorities are weighing whether to reward residents who tried to stop Ukrainian drones by throwing stones at them during a mass drone strike on Russian air bases, Governor of Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast Igor Kobzev said on June 2. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has claimed responsibility for the coordinated strike, which it says […]
Destroyed Russian bombers seen in first satellite images after Ukrainian drone strike
The first satellite images have emerged showing the aftermath of a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Belaya air base in Irkutsk Oblast, revealing significant damage to Moscow’s fleet of strategic bombers, geospatial intelligence consultant Chris Biggers posted on X on June 2. The strike was part of a coordinated operation by the Security Service […]
34% of Russian strategic missile bombers at main airfields damaged in Ukrainian drone operation, SBU reports
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reported that the June 1 “Spider Web” drone operation caused approximately $7 billion in damages and disabled 34% of cruise missile bombers in key Russian airbases. The agency confirmed that more details about the attack will be revealed later. “And you thought Ukraine was easy? Ukraine is exceptional. Ukraine is […]