June 02, 2025
Ukraine Strikes Military and Psychological Blow to Russia
Ukraine attacked targets deep inside Russia yesterday, in what Kyiv called “Operation Spiderweb.” The Security Service of Ukraine claimed responsibility for the attack using drones smuggled into Russia, which they say knocked out some 41 Russian planes, though Russia disputes that figure. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Samuel Bendett, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security.
Listen to the full interview on The World.
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