Pro-Kremlin bloggers have called the drone attack—reported by Ukrainian security sources to have damaged over 40 Russian warplanes—”Russia’s Pearl Harbor,” likening it to the 1941 Japanese attack on the U.S. that led America into World War II.
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The Ukrainian operation, which involved small drones smuggled into Russia, concealed in mobile sheds, and launched from lorries, showcased how innovation and technology have reshaped warfare, allowing Ukraine to inflict significant damage on a much stronger adversary.
Moscow is expected to retaliate, with speculation online suggesting President Putin might again hint at nuclear options.
“We hope the response mirrors the U.S. reaction to Pearl Harbor or is even more severe,” military blogger Roman Alekhin wrote on Telegram.
Dubbed ‘Spider’s Web,’ Sunday’s mission reportedly marked the end of 18 months of meticulous planning, according to a security source.