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In the 20th century, Ukraine became a part of the Soviet Union, experiencing significant events such as the Holodomor (1932-1933).

A devastating famine caused by Soviet policies has shaped Ukrainian national identity and its relationship with Russia.

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Serhii Kuzan stated, "There are only 120 of them and we struck 40. That's an incredible figure."

Some bombers that were impacted include the Tu-95, Tu-22, and Tu-160.

"No intelligence operation in the world has done anything like this before," says defence analyst Serhii Kuzan.

Ukraine's security service has estimated 7 billion dollars in damage to Russia.

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Volodymyr Zelensky took credit for the drone attack, calling it "Operation Spider Web."

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Why are drone attacks important in the war between Ukraine and Russia?

Drones are key in the Ukraine-Russia war because they scout enemy spots, hit targets precisely, and cost less than planes. They gather information, strike tanks and command centers, and keep the enemy on edge. This mix of information, targeted attacks, and cost savings makes drones super useful during war.

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Ukraine's drone attack occurred on Sunday, June 1st, 2025.

This process took about 18 months to prepare, during which small drones were smuggled into Russia.

Experts call this a remarkable feat of logistics, espionage, and military cunning.

The drones were believed to be hidden in the roofs of wooden sheds, which were loaded onto 18-wheelers and parked near military bases.

Ukraine's air force targeted Russia's bases and bombers.

"These strategic bombers are capable of launching long-range strikes against us," said Serhii Kuzan.

117 of Ukraine's drones were used to attack.

A total of 472 drones were reported, also causing problems in cities like Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.

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The extent of the damage is so great that even the Russian military-industrial complex is unlikely to restore it in the future.

A few of the bombers in question are the Tu-95, Tu-22, and Tu-160, which are no longer in production, making it impossible to replace.

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Ukraine's air force said it sent out a staggering 472 drones overnight.

It was one of the largest drone attacks of the war.

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On June 1st, their 472 drones were reported causing explosions in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.

Including strikes on at least 18 locations.

Social media reported that Putin had gone “absolutely CRAZY," and was warned that Zelensky was “playing with fire.”

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This date was the day on which the world began to see Russia launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

This is the largest war since WWII.

Months prior, Western intelligence had warned that the attack was obvious, as a concerning amount of military force surrounded Ukraine's borders.

Support from European and US allies has greatly helped Ukraine.

Once the attack began, analysts predicted Kyiv would fall in three days, but it also gained the upper hand.

At the peak of the invasion, Russia controlled 22% of Ukraine's territory, but now it only controls 17%.

Kyiv still stands, and Ukraine has never been more unified.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r1jv0rn0ko

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5328715-ukraine-strikes-russian-airbases/

https://war.huri.harvard.edu/background/

https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-drones-attack-air-force-a1b092efaaad6886659a9230109a48db

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In the following week, Russia fires 479 drones at Ukraine.

This is the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war.

In addition to 479 drones, 20 missiles of all kinds were also fired.