Ukraine Drones Strike Airbases Deep in Russian Territory; 41 Aircraft Reportedly Destroyed or Damaged

On June 1, Ukraine announced that its drones had targeted Russian military airbases located deep within Russian territory, specifically in Siberia. According to Ukrainian officials, this operation represents the longest-range drone assault conducted by Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict with Russia. The Ukrainian government reported that the attack resulted in the destruction or damage of 41 Russian military aircraft, including bombers, with an estimated total value of approximately US$7 billion. The targeted aircraft were reportedly stationed far from the active front lines of the conflict. This development comes as Ukraine prepares to participate in discussions regarding the prospects for a ceasefire. Russian authorities have not independently confirmed the scale of the damage reported by Ukraine. The incident highlights the increasing reach of Ukrainian drone capabilities and the ongoing intensity of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.