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Ukrainian drone attacks: 40 Russian bombers badly hit!
On June 2, 2025, Ukraine carried out drone strikes on Russian military airfields, causing significant damage.
Ukrainian drone attacks: 40 Russian bombers badly hit!
On June 2, 2025, Ukrainian drone pilots launched a large-scale attack on Russian military airfields. In an evening video address, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that 117 pilots flew a total of 117 bomb-equipped drones to attack four or five Russian military airfields. These attacks are said to have hit over 40 medium and long-range bombers, damaging 34 percent of the strategic missile carriers stationed at the airports. The Ukrainian secret service SBU had apparently previously set up a secret control center in Russia to prepare for this attack.
The Olenya military airport in Murmansk Oblast, a strategically important base just a few kilometers from the Finnish border, was particularly the focus of the attacks. Footage of the attack has been verified, according to Reuters reports, and security officials in Ukraine said about 40 Russian warplanes were hit in the attack. The damage caused is estimated at more than $2 billion.
Strategic implications of the attacks
The Olenya military airport, where Russia has placed Tupolev TU-95 bombers, was originally intended to be protected from drone attacks. Nevertheless, the precise attacks contributed to the destruction of important military infrastructure. This operation represents a significant strategic advance for the Ukrainian armed forces, demonstrating their air strike capabilities.
The images of attacks on several military airports have now spread on social media and have caused quite a stir. Independent verification confirms the magnitude of the destruction that is the result of such operations.
Insights from Ukrainian intelligence
In the run-up to these attacks, the Ukrainian secret service SBU launched a massive operation that spanned several months. The agents reportedly operated not only in Ukraine, but also within Russia to optimize attack options. This targeted strategy shows how serious the threat posed by the Ukrainian use of drone technology is to Russian military structures.
In this context, it is clear that despite the geographical distance of over 4,200 kilometers between Ukraine and the Olenya military airport, military decisions in Russia are increasingly influenced by the capabilities and determination of the Ukrainian armed forces.