Today, the American and British media reviewed the consequences of the Ukrainian qualitative attack by the aircraft running on the Russian air bases, and reports stated that the operation was carried out without notification US In advance, according to a US defense official.
A report published by the British newspaper Times said that the secret process that bore the name “Spider Network” took 18 months to prepare it, and was supervised by the Ukrainian president directly by the Ukrainian President Volodimir ZellinskiIn coordination with the Ukrainian security apparatus, led by Vasil Maleyuk.
According to the report, the attack carried out on Sunday and targeted 5 Russian air bases, and succeeded in destroying or disrupting 41 military aircraft, in what Kiev described as “the largest operation since the beginning War“.
Ignore the White House
Assure White House For Fox News that Ukraine did not reach the administration of the US President Donald Trump In advance.
As for the Minister of Defense Higseth HouseWho did not communicate directly with Ukrainian officials as soon as the operation ended, he eventually received a complete briefing on the operation, according to a high -level defense official of the network.
The network official explained that it was not informed Pentagon With the “bold” Ukrainian attack – according to the expression of the network’s report – until its completion, adding that the Pentagon is not sure yet of all the details of the operation, and whether the marches are directed or self -driving.
The source added that US officials question the reports that claimed to hit up to 50 Russian aircraft, and they are likely to be between 11 and 15, distributed at 5 airports.
“Pearl Harper Russia”
According to the Newsweek magazine report, some commentators and journalists on the Internet described the attack as “Pearl Harper Russia, “in reference to the sudden attack by Japan on the American fleet in 1941, which led to the entry of the United States World War II.
The Times report stated that the attack was initially based on the smuggling of 117 aircraft running into Russian territory, and when the moment of the attack came, these marches were mobilized inside wooden boxes that opened a distance, and were transported by trucks to locations near the air bases where they were launched.
According to the report, Kiev has succeeded in destroying 34% of the Russian fleet, including the Tu-95MS aircraft, which was considered by the report “the backbone of Russia’s strategic air force”, which is able to carry nuclear and traditional missiles, and was used in Syria and Ukraine to strike Cruise missiles.
In a symbolic paradox, the report indicated that the strike occurred on the anniversary of Ukraine’s delivery of its nuclear bombers to Russia in 1996, which many are the main reason behind Ukraine’s formal weakness and Russia’s invasion of it.
“Spider Network” and negotiations
In its report, Newsweek pointed out the complexities of the political process, noting the fragility of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, as the two parties continue to exchange attacks despite discussions aimed at reaching a peace agreement.
Newsweek reminded that President Donald Trump expressed his frustration with both the Russian President Vladimir Putin Zelinski, and their lack of interest in reaching an effective peace agreement, as he put it.
The report indicated that meeting Officials from the two countries today, Monday, in a city Istanbul In Turkey – to hold the second round of direct peace talks – it represents a rare opportunity for diplomacy, in light of the continued battles and attacks between the two parties.