Ukraine’s $400 drones cripple Russian airbases, marking a turning point in modern asymmetric warfare.
Sectors & Industries
June 9, 2025
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In recent surprise drone attacks on Russia, Ukraine demonstrated significant military innovation, with two notable operations showcasing the power of low-cost drones. The first, dubbed "Operation Spider's Web," involved 117 drones striking Russian airfields deep inside the country, damaging or destroying over 40 aircraft, including strategic bombers like Tu-95 and Tu-22M3, with estimated damages ranging from $1 billion to $7 billion. The second attack targeted critical infrastructure, such as the Progress plant and a key fiber optic producer, with reports of substantial damage to military-industrial facilities, further disrupting Russian capabilities.
These strikes, planned 18 months ago, were executed using drones costing as little as $400 each. We are now clearly at a turning point in asymmetric warfare, marking a "coming out moment" for the drone industry by proving the effectiveness of affordable, precision technology in altering the balance of power and forcing a reevaluation of air defense strategies globally.
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