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Putin shamed: Zelensky says operation to destroy 40 Russian warplanes was 'Next to FSB HQ'
Express Newspapers ^ | Mon, Jun 2, 2025 | Michael D. Carroll

Posted on 06/01/2025 7:52:29 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that a devastating drone strike which obliterated more than 40 Russian aircraft, including "irreplaceable" nuclear-capable warplanes, was orchestrated from within Russia—right under the nose of the Kremlin’s feared security service.

The dramatic operation, which reportedly caused a staggering $7 billion in damage, was launched using 117 drones and struck at the heart of Russia’s air capabilities, hitting 34 percent of its strategic cruise missile carriers.

In a remarkable statement on his official X account, President Zelensky shared details of the operation, describing it as a major success that had been in the works for more than 18 months, in a move that is being described as "Russia's Pearl Harbor," referring to the devastating surprise attack the US navy suffered at the hands of the Japanese during WW2.

He said: “Today, a brilliant operation was carried out. The preparation took over a year and a half. What’s most interesting, is that the ‘office’ of our operation on Russian territory was located directly next to FSB headquarters in one of their regions."

The mission, conducted with precision and secrecy, dealt a heavy blow to Russia’s military infrastructure. It is understood that each of the 117 drones used was operated individually, pointing to the scale and coordination involved in the assault.

Zelensky added: “We will continue this work.”

(Excerpt) Read more at express.co.uk ...


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1 posted on 06/01/2025 7:52:29 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

So the war continues. More dead people. More money. More international involvement.


2 posted on 06/01/2025 7:59:27 PM PDT by lurk (u)
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To: MinorityRepublican

What Zee is saying is that Urainians aren’t the only people he’s willing to genocide to win his war.


3 posted on 06/01/2025 7:59:55 PM PDT by Jonty30 (I have invented a pen that can write underwater. And other words. )
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To: Jonty30

Zelensky is committing genocide against Ukrainians?


4 posted on 06/01/2025 8:03:38 PM PDT by lasereye
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To: MinorityRepublican

“What’s most interesting, is that the ‘office’ of our operation on Russian territory was located directly next to FSB headquarters in one of their regions.””

Right under Vlad’s nose.


5 posted on 06/01/2025 8:03:52 PM PDT by Round Earther
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To: lasereye

By continuing waging a war he is losing, yes. He is willing to fight to the last Ukranian. He will now fight to the lady Russian, last British, last Polish, last American, etc.


6 posted on 06/01/2025 8:07:26 PM PDT by Jonty30 (I have invented a pen that can write underwater. And other words. )
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To: MinorityRepublican

Dollars to donuts this was an op from the Biden era and they kept it secret at the DoD. More likely led by the British formally, but with American contractor coordination.


7 posted on 06/01/2025 8:09:40 PM PDT by struggle
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To: Jonty30

(He will now fight to the lady Russian, last British, last Polish, last American, etc.)

What about to the last Jew since he’s Jewish?


8 posted on 06/01/2025 8:10:09 PM PDT by Macho MAGA Man (The last two weren't balloons. Onw!as a cylindrical object)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Sure. He’s 1/4 Jew, to my knowledge. However, I dont think he’s particularly attached to his heritage.


9 posted on 06/01/2025 8:11:18 PM PDT by Jonty30 (I have invented a pen that can write underwater. And other words. )
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To: Round Earther

These kinda drones could be planted all over this country waiting to strike our parked military planes. Ever think of that? To avoid a surprise attack the planes may have to take off at a moments notice to escape these drones and take their chances landing in a remote airfield until things blow over which may not happen.

Are our generals busy fighting the last war?
Can we take out the drones on a mass scale?


10 posted on 06/01/2025 8:12:35 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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Terrorist attacks as well.


11 posted on 06/01/2025 8:13:47 PM PDT by Jonty30 (I have invented a pen that can write underwater. And other words. )
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12 posted on 06/01/2025 8:16:36 PM PDT by NoLibZone (Trump failure: Not declaring Antifa a terrorist organization.)
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To: lurk

Don’t know anything about this news source but it sounds like this will extend this war into the foreseeable future. It’s also an escalation. What a mess


13 posted on 06/01/2025 8:20:28 PM PDT by iamgalt
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“last American“

Uh, no. If the EU wants to escalate then they can fight their own war. Everyone knows Europeans look down on us, not even POTUS was informed of this.

Hell no, no more American blood for Europe. They’ve made their bed.

Let them bask in Sharia Law, I don’t want America’s sons dying for Eurotrash intrigues, my daughters need husbands.


14 posted on 06/01/2025 8:20:43 PM PDT by packagingguy
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I agree, but I have no idea if Putin will exercise restraint and not attack America if he thinks it’s time to use the Samson option. He may decide to end the world and rebuild from scratch.


15 posted on 06/01/2025 8:22:27 PM PDT by Jonty30 (I have invented a pen that can write underwater. And other words. )
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To: MinorityRepublican

We have this silliness of people who claim all the Ukrainian casualties caused by Russia in Ukraine - are Ukraine’s fault.

Zelensky is killing the Ukrainians. OK.

But now, it’s also Ukraine’s fault when Ukraine counterattacks in Russia.

And if Russia responds to the losss of some planes by killing every human on earth - also Ukraine’s fault.

Russia can do no wrong and Ukraine is responsible for everything Russia does.

Amazing.

No acceptance of the reality that Russia didn’t have to attack Ukraine. Or that Russia doesn’t have to start a nuclear war.


16 posted on 06/01/2025 8:23:47 PM PDT by Williams (Thank God for the election of President Trump!)
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The West could have allowed narrow concessions, to Russia, that addressed theur concerns, with the promise of war if they violated any agreed upon concessions and there would not likely have been a war at all.


17 posted on 06/01/2025 8:25:48 PM PDT by Jonty30 (I have invented a pen that can write underwater. And other words. )
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Waging a losing war is not genocide. You need a dictionary.
Putin won’t agree to a negotiated end to the war. What’s he supposed to do?

Is Putin committing genocide?


18 posted on 06/01/2025 8:28:28 PM PDT by lasereye
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To: Jonty30
to Russia, that addressed theur concerns, with the promise of war if they violated any agreed upon concessions and there would not likely have been a war at all.

Ukraine in 1994 handed over nukes, missiles and long range bombers(Ukraine disarmed) to Russia with the promise its territory would not be violated.

The Budapest Memorandum, formally titled the Memorandum on Security Assurances, was a 1994 agreement signed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia. It was a security agreement signed in Budapest, Hungary, that pledged to respect Ukraine's independence and sovereignty, and to refrain from the threat or use of force against it. The memorandum was part of an effort to encourage Ukraine to give up its nuclear weapons

19 posted on 06/01/2025 8:31:06 PM PDT by tlozo
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To: lasereye

So, if I started a war and sent 350 million Americans to die, I did not commit genocide. Good to know that Zee’s willingness to sacrifice every Ukrainian for his cause is not evil.

This mentality is how you get 8 billion dead people. What is that?


20 posted on 06/01/2025 8:31:11 PM PDT by Jonty30 (I have invented a pen that can write underwater. And other words. )
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