In a historic operation Zelensky Hails 'Brilliant' Drone Strike as Ukraine Destroys 40 Russian Aircraft in Deep-Territory Attack. In an operation that has stunned military observers worldwide, Ukraine launched its most ambitious and long-range drone attack deep inside Russian territory, damaging or destroying over 40 Russian combat aircraft, including nuclear-capable strategic bombers. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the strike, codenamed Operation Spiderweb, a “brilliant” military achievement.