The most audacious operation of modern warfare: WSJ published new details of the SBU's "Web" operation
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International media called the SBU's "Web" operation the most audacious operation of modern warfare. The SBU hit 41 Russian strategic aviation aircraft using special drones and agents in Russia, resulting in losses of over $7 billion.
International media called the SBU's "Web" operation the most audacious operation of the modern war and revealed new details. This is reported by UNN with reference to The Wall Street Journal.
Details
In particular, the publication describes in detail how the SBU hit 41 Russian strategic aviation aircraft:
18 months of absolute secrecy
Preparation for the attack was coordinated by the Head of the SBU, Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk. The WSJ calls him a skilled intelligence officer who uses unconventional approaches. He built a team that was able to implement the plan technically and operationally flawlessly.
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Innovative FPV drones of their own design
The SBU created special drones with an enhanced communication system and a warhead that burned through the aircraft body and exploded inside. The drones were delivered to airfields in small houses with roofs that opened remotely and were powered by batteries and solar panels.
SBU agents in Russia - a Ukrainian couple
The SBU found Artem and Kateryna in Russia and recruited them. They were taught to assemble drones, which were delivered to Russia, then they rented a warehouse, hired drivers, and sent trucks with small houses on trips across Russia.
How the drone attack happened
Four trucks arrived at the launch points. The roofs of the small houses rose - and 117 drones simultaneously took to the sky. Pilots from Kyiv guided them via cellular communication directly to Russian airfields and aircraft.
The executors of this operation emphasized that during its preparation and conduct, "an element of God's patronage" manifested itself, which helped them successfully pass all risky moments.
During Operation "Web" in June, the SBU hit Russian Tu-95, Tu-22M3, Tu-160 aircraft, as well as unique A-50 reconnaissance aircraft. Russia's losses amounted to more than $7 billion.