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Ukraine hits over 40 Russian warplanes in major drone attack

The drones struck aircraft, including Tu-95 and Tu-22 bombers. These are long-range planes that Russia uses to fire missiles at targets in Ukraine.

Ukraine has increasingly used drones in place of missiles, which it has fewer of than Russia. (File Photo)

Ukraine launched a major drone strike on Russian military planes, hitting more than 40 aircraft on Sunday, a Ukrainian security official told Reuters.

The official, speaking anonymously, said the attack was carried out by Ukraine’s SBU security agency. It targeted four Russian military air bases at the same time.

According to the official, the drones struck aircraft, including Tu-95 and Tu-22 bombers. These are long-range planes that Russia uses to fire missiles at targets in Ukraine.

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The source also shared videos which they said showed the attack. The footage included large aircraft, some of which looked like Tu-95 bombers on fire.

Ukraine conducted a major drone attack hitting over 40 Russian military aircraft on Sunday.

“Rows of Russian strategic and nuclear bombers burning.”

This was thousands of miles from the frontline.

Some are calling this Russia’s Pearl Harbor. pic.twitter.com/UefJYXs502

— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) June 1, 2025

Reuters said it could not independently confirm the claims.

Ukraine has increasingly used drones in place of missiles, which it has fewer of than Russia. These drones have been used in earlier attacks on military and fuel sites inside Russia.

The strike could mark one of the most serious drone attacks by Ukraine since the start of the war.

Reuters also reported that Russia has suggested new peace talks in Istanbul on Monday. Ukraine has not yet said whether it will attend.

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