‼️ Mykhailo Drapatyi resigns as Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, taking responsibility for the tragic accident at training ground 239 that resulted in 12 deaths and several injuries. He described the decision as a conscious step driven by personal accountability.

Iconic image. SBU Chief Malyuk during the “Spiderweb” special operation.

Local Russian residents reportedly climbed onto one of the trucks used to launch drones at Russian air bases, attempting with bare hands, stones, and sticks to prevent the drones from taking off.

A truck carrying drones exploded, reportedly in Russia's Amur region. It is unclear whether the explosion occurred before or after the drones were launched.

⚡️ Talks between Ukraine and Russia are scheduled for tomorrow at 13:00 at the Çırağan Palace in Istanbul, according to Russian media citing a source from the Turkish Foreign Ministry.

More details about the SBU operation today:

According to Ukrainian sources, 41 strategic and military transport aircraft were targetted across four Russian airbases. Some drones executed autonomous target guidance, with damage assessments ongoing through satellite imagery.

An SBU agent group smuggled 150 small attack drones and 300 munitions into Russia. Of these, 116 drones were launched, controlled via Russian telecom networks employing autonomous guidance. Multiple mobile drone launch sites were established near Russian strategic aviation bases.

The drones struck at close range in broad daylight deep inside Russian territory. Despite substantial air defense—SAM systems, electronic warfare, and patrols armed with firearms—Russian forces expected night strikes from large drones, not small daytime quadcopters.

The attack on the Tu-95 strategic bomber base at Olenya was especially effective, with drones precisely targeting fuel tanks and destroying numerous aircraft completely.

🇺🇦 The “Spiderweb” drone strike on Russian airfields was over a year in the making — and personally overseen by Zelensky, per FT. Dozens of FPV drones packed with explosives delivered a historic blow deep in Russian territory.

Ukrainian MiG-29 drops an AASM HAMMER right on a Russian UAV crew in the South.

Smoke rising from Ivanovo Severny air base. Previously Ukrainian drones were seen flying in the area.

A Ukrainian official has confirmed to Axios that Ukraine provided advance notice to the Trump administration regarding today's attack on Russian airbases.

Personally, I’m seeing a lot of hype about 40 destroyed Russian strategic aircraft, but from what’s actually confirmed on visual evidence, it’s more like 7 or 8. Sure, the real number could be higher, but without fresh satellite imagery or new solid footage, it’s all guesswork. For now, the "40 strategic aircraft" story is a myth.

Were they or weren’t they? According to CBS News, Washington wasn’t informed in advance by Ukraine about today’s operation, contrary to what Axios reports.

It’s highly likely that Ukraine also intended -but failed- to target Ukrainka Air Base in Russia’s Amur region today. In a photo featuring SBU chief Malyuk, a map of Ukrainka is clearly visible.

Earlier, footage emerged of a burned-out trailer—reportedly carrying drones—in the Amur region. It’s very possible these were meant for an attack on Ukrainka, one of Russia’s largest long-range strategic aviation bases in the Far East.

Russia admits Ukrainian drones hit multiple airbases—including Murmansk and Irkutsk—but tries to downplay it, calling the aircraft just "damaged" by fire. Even the Ministry of Defense can’t deny the strikes, despite labeling them "terrorist attacks."

The fires at Olenya Air Base earlier today were visible from kilometers away. At least 3–4 Russian strategic bombers were destroyed at this site alone. Massive blow.

Reuters has published the full text of Ukraine’s proposals from the Istanbul talks.

Key points include:
▪️ Full & unconditional ceasefire on land, sea & air (initial 30 days, extendable)
▪️ Return of all deported/forcibly displaced persons; all-for-all POW exchange
▪️ International security guarantees
▪️ Right to pursue NATO & EU membership
▪️ No recognition of occupation since Feb 2014
▪️ Current front line as baseline for talks; territorial issues discussed after ceasefire
▪️ Sanctions on Russia may be lifted gradually
▪️ Frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s recovery or reparations
▪️ Final peace terms decided at a leaders' summit

Speaker of Ukraine’s Parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, on the strikes on Russian airbases: “A modern version of the Budapest Memorandum—in action.”

He called the SBU’s brilliant Operation “Pavutyna” a step toward ensuring the aggressor state’s non-nuclear status. No target is too far when you’re defending your land.

🇳🇴 FM Espen Barth Eide on Ukraine’s drone strikes:

“Ukraine is fully within its right to strike military targets across Russia. Unlike Russia, which bombs cities and civilians, Ukraine follows international law.”

Footage shows the results of UAV operators from the National Guard’s “Chervona Kalyna” brigade: Russian armored vehicles, motorcycles, and personnel destroyed in the Pokrovsk direction. Over the past day, National Guard units eliminated 6 vehicles, 1 armored unit, 2 ammo depots, and 3 electronic warfare systems.

Ukraine's SBU claims that today’s special operation “Pavutyna” struck 34% of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers at key airbases. The estimated value of the damaged aviation assets is $7 billion.

They add that more details of the operation will follow shortly.