Bloomberg: Kremlin “Angry and Concerned” Over ‘Spider Web’ Operation
According to webangah News Agency, Bloomberg reported that Ukraine’s surprise drone attack on Russian airbases-dubbed “Spider Web” by Kyiv-has left the Kremlin both angered and alarmed by the unexpected vulnerability of Moscow’s air fleet far from frontlines.
Ukrainian officials claim the operation destroyed or damaged 41 Russian aircraft, including strategic bombers. However, Bloomberg cited an informed source stating the actual number of affected jets is closer to 10. The report noted Russia requires only a handful of bombers to sustain attacks against Ukraine, suggesting no imminent reduction in strike frequency.
The New York Times, quoting U.S. and European security officials, reported ongoing damage assessments but indicated approximately 20 Russian aircraft may have sustained serious damage-including six Tu-95 strategic bombers, four Tu-22M bombers, and several A-50 early warning planes.
U.S. officials allege Kyiv did not notify the Trump administration prior to executing this operation. The New York Times added that American authorities anticipate a “critically important retaliatory strike” from russia.
While Washington intelligence agencies haven’t identified Moscow’s potential targets, officials believe the Kremlin may escalate drone strikes against civilian infrastructure-especially Ukraine’s power grid-or deploy additional intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
