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Audacious defiance

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05.06.2025

In an age where warfare is increasingly defined by asymmetry and innovation, Ukraine’s latest drone offensive deep within Russian territory marks not just a military milestone, but a psychological and strategic inflection point in the on-going war. The complexity, patience, and sheer audacity of this operation ~ reportedly planned over 18 months ~ speak volumes about the evolving character of resistance and the recalibration of deterrence in the face of overwhelming odds.

The operation involved smuggling dozens of small drones across thousands of kilometers, concealing them within freight trucks, and launching them remotely at dispersed Russian airbases. This was not a desperate gamble. It was a carefully calculated demonstration of reach and resolve. Whether or not Ukraine’s claim of $7 billion in damage holds up to scrutiny, the message is unmistakable: Russia’s presumed strategic depth is no longer inviolable. It also exposes........

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