Ukrainian Security Service destroys over 40 Russian aircraft

On June 1, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) carried out a large-scale operation deep inside Russian territory, destroying over 40 Russian aircraft, according to Ukrainian media reports citing sources.

“Currently, the SBU is conducting a massive special operation to destroy enemy bombers behind Russian lines. Thanks to the efforts of SBU chief Vasyl Maliuk, the Russian Federation has learned the true meaning of the word ‘demilitarization’,” sources said.

The sources indicated that the operation targeted aircraft involved in nightly bombing raids on Ukrainian cities. The aircraft were reportedly ablaze at airfields in Belaya, Dyagilevo, Olenya, and Ivanovo.

“It is currently known that more than 40 aircraft have been destroyed, including A-50, Tu-95, and Tu-22M3 bombers. In one video, the Belaya airfield is seen burning as SBU chief Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk can be heard commenting on the explosions,” sources added.

The operation was reportedly personally overseen by Ukrainian President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and executed by Maliuk and his team.

Logistically, the operation was extremely challenging. Initially, the SBU sent FPV drones into Russia, followed by wooden mobile houses. Later, these houses were hidden under truck-mounted rooftops on Russian territory. At the right moment, the rooftops were remotely opened, allowing the drones to launch surprise attacks on Russian bombers.

Sources within the SBU emphasized that the people involved in this historic operation have long been in Ukraine, so any arrests or “shows” staged by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s regime would be purely for domestic propaganda.

Preliminary estimates suggest that the destruction of these aircraft has cost Russian aviation more than $2 billion in damages.