Ukraine's Spider's Web operation rewriting military history — EU’s top diplomat

She said this upon arriving at a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels on Thursday, June 5.

According to her, the operation, known as Spider's Web, shows how relatively cheap drones can destroy extremely expensive aircraft, changing the very nature of modern warfare.

"Last weekend, we witnessed Ukrainian drone attacks that are effectively rewriting military history. This involves using drones costing thousands of dollars to destroy aircraft costing millions. This once again raises the price of war for Russia – and makes it think about the need for peace," Kallas stated.

At the same time, she emphasized that Russia is not changing its tactics and continues systematic attacks on the civilian population and infrastructure of Ukraine.

"Let me remind you that attacks on civilians or civilian infrastructure are contrary to international humanitarian law, and Russia does this constantly. Our response should not be to take a step back. Our response should be to put more pressure on Russia so that they also want peace," Kallas stated.

• On June 1, 2025, the Security Service of Ukraine conducted a major Spider’s Web operation to destroy Russian bombers.
• The head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk, disclosed the details of the historic special Spider’s Web operation, which resulted in the downing of more than 40 Russian military aircraft.
• Ukraine is achieving remarkable success and demonstrating a groundbreaking level of warfare. Spider's Web operation is having a geopolitical impact.
• Operation Spider's Web was one of the most secretive missions carried out by Ukraine's Security Service — with only a handful of people inside the agency aware of its details.
• Before the launch of Operation Spider’s Web, the Russian Air Force possessed approximately 130 strategic bombers.