Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) claims a successful long-range drone operation, codenamed "Spiderweb", targeting four Russian airfields. The operation allegedly destroyed 41 strategic bombers, including Tu-95, Tu-22M3, Tu-160, and A-50 aircraft. The drones were reportedly smuggled deep into Russia before launch. This follows Ukraine's earlier announcement of a new 3,000km range drone. The attack comes ahead of Monday's Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul, where Zelenskyy prioritizes a ceasefire, prisoner releases, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.

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