Russian Military Might Under Attack: 'Pavutyna' Operation Deals $7 Billion Blow To Russia, Claims Ukraine

Kyiv: Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has claimed responsibility for a special operation codenamed 'Pavutyna', which allegedly struck 34% of Russia's strategic cruise missile carriers at key airbases. The estimated value of the damaged aviation assets is a staggering $7 billion.

According to the SBU, the operation was a resounding success, dealing a massive blow to Russia's military capabilities. The agency has promised to release more details of the operation in the coming hours, leaving many to speculate about the scope and complexity of the attack.

In a surprising twist, the Trump administration has distanced itself from the Ukrainian operation, claiming it was "not aware" of the plans to launch the attack. The statement comes as a surprise, given the ongoing tensions between the US and Russia.

Meanwhile, air raid alerts have been issued in Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions, as Russia is reportedly preparing to launch ballistic missiles against Ukraine. Ukrainian air defences are bracing themselves for a potentially busy night, as they prepare to respond to the incoming threat.

Following the operation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his happiness in a post on X. He said, “Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Maliuk delivered a report regarding today’s operation. An absolutely brilliant result. A result achieved solely by Ukraine. One year, six months, and nine days from the start of planning to effective execution. Our longest-range operation. Our people involved in preparing the operation were withdrawn from Russian territory in time. I thanked General Maliuk for the success of Ukraine. I instructed the Security Service of Ukraine to inform the public about the details and results of the operation that can be disclosed. Of course, not everything can be revealed at this moment, but these are Ukrainian actions that will undoubtedly be in history books. Ukraine is defending itself, and rightly so – we are doing everything to make Russia feel the need to end this war. Russia started this war; Russia must end it. Glory to Ukraine!”

The situation on the ground remains tense, with both sides engaging in a war of words and actions.