Russia confirms Ukraine attacked its 5 air bases using FPV drones

Russia confirms Ukraine attacked its 5 air bases using FPV drones

The Russian defense ministry said five of its air bases were hit by drone attacks from Ukraine, causing damage to some aircraft. Ukraine claimed it destroyed about 40 Russian planes, including powerful bombers, in the strikes.

A screenshot from a video of the alleged attack released by the SBU on June 1, 2025 (Source: Ukraine’s Security Service via Kyiv Independent)