🟢 At a Glance:

Ukraine just pulled off Call of Duty: Kyiv Edition. Over 40 Russian warplanes — including nuclear bombers — went kaboom in one of the boldest drone strikes ever. As Putin sulks and retaliates with missiles, peace talks in Istanbul are already DOA.

💥 What Actually Happened?

On June 1, 2025, Ukraine said:

“F*** it, let’s fly.”

And launched Operation Spider Web — a massive, coordinated drone attack deep inside Russian territory.

• 🎯 Targets: Russian air bases across Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, and Ryazan
• 🚀 Damage Reported:
  • ~40 aircraft destroyed/damaged, including:
    • Tu-95 nuclear bombers (yeah, the big scary ones)
    • Tu-22M bombers
    • A-50 early warning aircraft (like Russia’s airborne eyes)
• 📍 Range: Over 1,000 km — meaning Ukraine just said, “Distance? Never heard of her.”

This was not just a strike. It was a full-blown declaration that Ukraine’s drone program has officially leveled up.

🔍 So What’s This “Spider Web” Thing?

🕸️ The op’s codename — Operation Spider Web — isn’t random.

• It reflects the multi-pronged nature of the attack
• Think dozens of drones, from different angles, all flying under radar
• Hitting strategic bases simultaneously — like a spider choking out its prey

🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military has refused to confirm full details (for obvious reasons), but unofficial leaks suggest:

The operation was in planning since March, and involved NATO-grade tactics… just without NATO.

😬 Russia’s Reaction: “Blow Up Everything”

You know when someone loses a game and rage-quits? Putin rage-launched one of the largest missile + drone attacks on Ukrainian cities in months.

• 🚨 Civilian areas in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro were hit
• 💀 Casualties reported, but numbers still being confirmed
• 🎯 The strikes were seen as “retaliation” — but also a total tantrum

And yet, none of Ukraine’s major military drone launchpads were hit.

🕊️ Istanbul Peace Talks? Lol.

Ironically, this all happened just as Ukraine was heading into peace talks with Russia, brokered in Istanbul.

Ukraine’s peace offer:

• ✅ 30-day ceasefire
• ✅ Prisoner exchanges
• ✅ Return of Ukrainian children kidnapped and held in Russia
• ✅ Third-party monitoring for compliance

Russia’s response?

“Only if you give us 4 regions, NATO promise, and your soul.”

In short: the talks are already DOA (Dead On Arrival).

💹 Market Reaction: Oil Up, Gold Up, Ruble Down

• 🛢️ Brent Crude spiked 3.2% — markets now factor in risk to Russian oil exports
• 📈 Gold hit 3-month highs — classic war hedging
• 💸 Russian ruble dipped 1.7% intraday
• 💼 Global defence stocks surged:
  • Northrop Grumman +4%
  • BAE Systems +3.5%
  • India’s HAL also saw speculative buying

📊 The EduInvesting Take:

🤡 Russia’s Flop Show:

Let’s recap:

• You lose 40 planes worth billions
• Your radars didn’t detect the drones
• You retaliate by hitting random civilian blocks
• And then walk into peace talks like you didn’t just get pantsed on global TV?

Classic “I’m not mad, you’re mad” energy.

🧠 Ukraine’s Drone Flex Is a Warning

This isn’t just about blowing up metal birds.

It’s about:

• Capability projection: Ukraine can now hit strategic assets 1,000+ km deep
• Psychological warfare: Russian airmen are literally scared to park
• Tech supremacy: These weren’t off-the-shelf drones. They were smart, low-altitude, and highly synchronized

Putin’s days of assuming “no one will dare” are clearly over.

😵‍💫 NATO Watching Silently… or Not?

While NATO hasn’t officially commented, satellite images & insider chatter suggests:

• US & UK likely provided targeting intelligence
• The drones may have had Western components

Let’s just say — Ukraine didn’t Google Maps this mission.

🔮 What Happens Next?

1. Russia may try to double down — but with what planes?
2. Cyberattacks possible — Ukraine warned of digital sabotage attempts
3. Peace talks might stall further
4. India, China, and Turkey may step in to force mediation — but no guarantees

And if things escalate more, expect another spike in:

• Energy prices
• Defence stocks
• Geopolitical BS

📌 Tags:

Ukraine Russia Drone Strike, Operation Spider Web, Istanbul Peace Talks, Putin vs Zelensky, Ukraine War Update, NATO Ukraine War, EduInvesting Satire

🖊️ Author: Prashant Marathe
📅 Date: June 2, 2025