Ukraine’s bold drone strikes on Russian airfields have triggered a massive retaliation, with Putin’s forces launching over 300 drones in a devastating counterattack (videograb-TOI)
Devastating Retaliation – The Ukraine-Russia war has entered a dangerous new phase, as Ukraine’s bold drone strikes on Russian airfields have triggered a massive retaliation. In response, Putin’s forces unleashed over 300 drones, targeting Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities, resulting in widespread destruction and civilian casualties.
With 60+ people injured or killed, including children, the attack has intensified global concerns over the escalating conflict. As both nations brace for further strikes, the world watches anxiously.
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Ukraine’s Drone Assault on Russian Airfields
Ukraine’s high-risk operation involved precision drone strikes on multiple Russian airbases, reportedly damaging or destroying over 40 Russian warplanes. The attack, described as “Russia’s Pearl Harbor”, was a humiliating security breach for Putin’s military.
The operation, codenamed “Spider’s Web”, was meticulously planned, with drones smuggled into Russia, hidden in mobile sheds, and launched from trucks near airfields. Ukrainian forces targeted strategic bombers, crippling Russia’s long-range aerial capabilities.
Russia’s Brutal Retaliation: 300+ Drones Strike Ukraine
In response to Ukraine’s audacious attack, Russia launched a massive drone offensive, striking Kharkiv and other cities. The overnight assault saw 85 drones hitting residential zones, igniting fires in homes, playgrounds, and buses.
Kharkiv’s Mayor Ihor Terekhov described the attack as a “massacre of civilian life”, with dozens of homes reduced to rubble. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted nearly half of the drones, but many still reached their targets, causing widespread devastation.
Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis
The Russian drone offensive has resulted in over 60 casualties, including children and elderly civilians. Hospitals in Kharkiv are overwhelmed, treating victims with burns, shrapnel wounds, and severe trauma.
Humanitarian organizations have rushed to provide aid, but the scale of destruction has made relief efforts challenging. The United Nations has condemned the targeting of civilian areas, calling for immediate de-escalation.
Global Reactions and Military Implications
The escalation has drawn strong reactions from Western nations, with the U.S. and NATO warning of severe consequences if Russia continues its indiscriminate drone strikes.
Military analysts believe that Ukraine’s airfield attack, while tactically significant, may have provoked a disproportionate response, leading to greater instability in the region.
Conclusion – Devastating Retaliation
Ukraine’s bold drone strikes on Russian airfields have triggered a devastating counterattack, leaving Kharkiv in ruins. With 300+ Russian drones unleashed, the conflict has escalated to dangerous levels, raising fears of further retaliatory strikes.
As both nations prepare for the next phase of battle, the world watches with growing concern, hoping for diplomatic intervention before the war spirals further out of control.
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