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Coverage dated May 31, 2025

Ukraine destroys more than 40 military aircraft in a drone attack deep inside Russia

Headline from Delaware Public Media

The attack was disclosed on the same day as Zelenskyy said Ukraine will send a delegation to Istanbul for a new round of direct peace talks with Russia on Monday.

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  1. AL.com

    Ukraine destroyed more than 40 military aircraft in a drone attack deep inside Russia (opens AL.com)

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    The operation saw drones transported in containers carried by trucks deep into Russian territory. Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed the attacks on five airfields.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Ukraine drone attack destroys dozens of military aircraft deep inside Russia, official says (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    A Ukrainian security official says a drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory.

  3. Breitbart News

    Dozens of War Planes Destroyed in Russian Territory by Ukrainian Drones (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A Ukrainian drone attack reportedly destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia's territory, according to Ukraine officials.

  4. Delaware Public Media

    Ukraine destroys more than 40 military aircraft in a drone attack deep inside Russia (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    The attack was disclosed on the same day as Zelenskyy said Ukraine will send a delegation to Istanbul for a new round of direct peace talks with Russia on Monday.

  5. Christian Science Monitor

    Ukraine destroys 40 aircraft deep inside Russia ahead of peace talks in Istanbul (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    A Ukrainian drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory, Ukraine’s Security Service said on Sunday, while Moscow pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones just hours before a new round of direct peace talks in Istanbul.

  6. KVUE

    Ukraine destroyed more than 40 military aircraft in a drone attack deep inside Russia, official says (opens KVUE)

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    KVUE's feed description

    A Ukrainian security official says a drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory.

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