In a major escalation, Ukraine launched a massive drone attack inside Russian territory, reportedly destroying or damaging up to 41 Russian aircraft, including strategic bombers.
🔹 Operation Name: “Spiderweb”
🔹 Drones Used: 117
🔹 Launch Method: Pre-positioned and smuggled into Russia over 18 months
🔹 Target: Airbases inside Russia
🇷🇺 Russia Strikes Back
In response, Russia launched airstrikes across Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure.
One of the most tragic incidents occurred in Pryluky (Chernihiv region), where 5 people were killed, including a baby and his mother.
💬 Political Fallout
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Zelenskyy: Called the Russian attacks “acts of terrorism” and urged for tougher sanctions.
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Trump: Warned that Putin's response “won’t be nice,” saying, “He told me directly...”
⚠️ Global Tensions Rise
As both sides intensify attacks, fears are growing over further escalation in the region.
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— Front Povs (@PovsFront) June 5, 2025
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