Security services in Ukraine It claims to be one of the largest and most daring attacks on Russian territory in many years among more than 40 Russian bombers.
source In the Ukraine (SBU), NBC News said the country targeted "41 strategic Russian aircraft" in the offensive operation code "spider web".
source Drama videos were also reportedly released showing drone attacks at Belaya Air Force Base in the Irkutsk region of Russia, Siberia, nearly 3,000 miles from Ukraine. The videotape captures the bomber being attacked, the explosion is visible, and smoke rises on the scene.
"Preliminary estimates indicate that enemy airlines have suffered more than $2 billion in losses," the source said. "Enemy strategic bombers are burning Russia in large numbers."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not directly resolve the bombing, but said on X on Sunday that Ukraine “does everything we can to protect our independence, our country and our people,” saying he received the latest news from intelligence agencies and SBU.
Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak released the emoji of the spider web on Sunday, appearing to mention the name of the large drone operation.
Sources inside the SBU told NBC News that the extraordinary attack has been going on for a year and a half. The SBU first smuggled the drone to Russia, and then the mobile wooden pod. After entering Russia, the drone was hidden under the roof of the cabin installed on the van. Sources said the roof was opened remotely during the attack, allowing drones to launch at Russian bombers.
NBC News cannot independently verify the claim.
Russia did not immediately comment on the bomb attack, but Igor Kobzev, regional governor of Irkutsk, said in a telegram that drone attacks had occurred in Soreni's military forces settled. ”
He did not say whether Belaya Air Base was hit or someone else was hit, but said the drone was launched from the truck.
Russian officials in Rishan and Murmansk areas also reported drone activities on Sunday afternoon, according to the Associated Press.
The Ukrainian Air Force said the attack took place on a bombing night and Russia launched 472 drones. Earlier on Sunday, Ukrainian troops said a Russian missile strike attacked an army training unit, killing at least 12 Ukrainian service personnel and wounding 60.
The latest upgrade comes the day before Russia and Ukraine plan to hold a second round of direct talks in Istanbul.
Zelenskyy appeared to confirm Keefe's involvement on Sunday and said on X that he "outlined the recent mission and defined our post ahead of the meeting in Istanbul on Monday."
"First, a complete and unconditional ceasefire. Secondly - release of prisoners. Third - return of the kidnapped children."
On Saturday night, the Russian region bordering Ukraine collapsed, killing seven people and injuring dozens of people. Russian officials accused of intentional destruction.
According to Gov. Alexander Bogomaz, the first collapse occurred later on Saturday when he crashed into the rails and derailed a coming train in Bryansk.
He posted on the telegram: "Unfortunately, there were seven deaths." Later, he added that 47 people were hospitalized.
According to Alexander Khinshtein, the representative state governor, a railway bridge collapsed a few hours later as the freight train crossed the freight train.
NBC News cannot independently verify these two events. Ukraine has not yet commented.