Waad Barakat
A satellite view shows military aircraft, some sitting destroyed, at the Belaya air base, near Stepnoy, Irkutsk region, Russia, on June 4, after Ukraine launched a drone attack, dubbed 'Operation Spider's Web.' Photo Reuters file
Ukraine’s recent drone campaign deep into Russian territory, known as Operation Spiderweb, is seen by analysts as a tactical development that could reshape the nature of modern warfare and trigger broader geopolitical consequences.
The June 2 operation targeted strategic Russian military aircraft at the Morozovsk air base and other sites using domestically produced drones enhanced with artificial intelligence. It reportedly damaged long-range bombers and surveillance assets inside Russia.
International experts said the operation could prompt a shift in Western military policy. “One major consequence will likely be that the Europeans and Americans agree to lift range restrictions on Ukrainian strikes against Russian targets,” said Samuel Ramani, Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and CEO of Pangea Geopolitical Risk.
“It’s going to help Ukraine strike not just strategic bombers, but also ammunition depots, artillery shell storage sites, and Russian personnel before they manage to launch attacks.”
He also noted that the use of AI-powered drones in the operation could influence how other nations prepare for future conflicts. “This is something that the Taiwanese are also hoping to develop potentially in the event of a broader conflict against China,” Ramani said. “So it's something that will be inspirational for many, many other countries.”
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