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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Ukraine's SAS-style ‘Spiderweb' blitz step by incredible step: Smuggled drones, booby-trapped crates & a $7bn hammerblow
UKRAINE'S shock sleeper drone blitz on Russia's bomber fleet has delivered a hammer blow to Vladimir Putin's nuclear arsenal. The SAS-style strike against Advertisement 17 17 Ukraine hit bombers at the Russian Belaya Air Base in Irkutsk Credit: East2West 17 Russian locals filmed the drones taking off and attacking the air bases in awe Credit: Unpixs 17 Ukraine released photos of the drones in the crates taken from inside Russia Credit: Unpixs Volodymyr Zelensky oversaw Operation Spiderweb - much like Winston Churchill did as Britain struck deep behind enemy lines. The Ukrainian said: "It's genuinely satisfying when something I authorized a year and six months ago comes to fruition and deprives Russians of over forty units of strategic aviation. "We will continue this work." Putin's doomsday bomber fleet is now crippled with 41, or a third, of his most prized aircraft lying in smouldering wrecks on tarmac. Advertisement Read more on world news Ukraine said the sneak attack was worth $7bn (£5.2bn) in damage to Russia - caused by only 117 cheaply made drones. Like Israel's mass pager sabotage against Hezbollah, Kyiv has rewritten the rule book in how to strike the heart of their enemy. Ukraine's spies spent 18 months putting the plan into action and struck on the eve of June 1 also marks the infamous date Ukraine handed back its last nuclear bomb to Russia 26 years ago. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Latest SBU spies targeted five Russian airbases in the daring mission that is continuing Ukraine's pioneering use of drone warfare. Kyiv has now released detailed information about how it evaded Putin's spies and conducted the strike. Dramatic moment Putin's 'war hero' who led slaughter of Mariupol is killed in mysterious suicide bomb attack The drones and the containers were smuggled into Russia separately and were pieced together right under Vlad's nose. Clueless lorry drivers then parked the containers next to Russian airbases - where they sat and waited in plain sight. Advertisement Zelensky said the drivers were led far away from their vehicles - as Ukraine looked to hide those involved being captured and interrogated the FSB. Then, on the morning of June 1, the fleet of flying bombs rose over the far reaches of Russia - and the most daring military operation of the war began. 17 Destroyed Russian bombers could be seen lying on the runway Credit: Twitter 17 Planes could be seen smouldering from miles away following the attack Credit: Unpixs Advertisement 17 Vasyl Maliuk, head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), examining maps of five targeted Russian airbases Credit: East2West Nondescript shipping containers parked in laybys and verges had attracted little attention - before their lids blew open and the drone swarms poured out. Russian civilians stood in awe as they saw the drones zoom out of the containers and head in the direction of the airbase. The craft buzzed as they took off into the air and only had to travel a short distance to their valuable targets. Advertisement Each of the 117 drones had their own dedicated pilot and Russia had no defences to protect their bases and stop them. Drones with cameras sent video back to HQ of the moment craft struck their targets and explosions ripped into the sky. One hapless Russian soldier stationed at an air base recorded himself standing just meters from several burning wrecks. 17 One Russia soldier recorded himself at an airbase following the strike Credit: Twitter Advertisement 17 The soldier then recorded the burning wrecks of planes Credit: Twitter 17 Smoke could be seen from miles away as the planes burned Credit: Svodka38/e2w CCTV recorded other Russia soldiers trying to use anti-drone guns on the craft speeding past - but to no avail. Thick black smoke went high into the sky, with civilians near the bases sending Ukraine's success around the world. Advertisement The furthest strike was Belaya Air Base - so far inside Russia that the closest neighbouring country is Mongolia. Olenya Air Base near Finland and Ivanovo and Dyagilevo near Moscow were also struck in the country's west. Russia's strength - it's size - had become its weakness - with military planners not banking on needing to defend attacks deep inside Siberia, one expert said. Zelensky touted the operation as "historic" and revealed he had overseen Operation Spiderweb. Advertisement The valiant leader said: "What's most interesting, and this can now be stated publicly, is that the 'office' of our operation on Russian territory was located directly next to FSB headquarters in one of their regions." Planning was so secretive that Donald Trump and the White House - who is providing Ukraine with key intelligence and weapons - was not told. 17 A Russian defender uses an anti-drone gun on one craft flying past Credit: Twitter 17 The drone struck its target, sending a bright orange explosion into the sky Credit: Twitter Advertisement 17 The soldier then got on the phone and called someone Credit: Twitter Destroying the nuclear bombers is key for Ukraine's defence as they are one way that Moscow is able to send its nightly barrage of bombs at the country. Fresh satellite pictures from Belaya airfield, in Irkutsk Oblast deep inside Siberia, show planes lying in ruins on the runway. Ukraine had also thought about how to destroy the evidence of their attack. Advertisement The containers were booby trapped and fitted with explosive devices. They appeared to go off following the successful attack, or if locals started to fiddle with the crates. Burning husks were leftover as Ukraine's agents made a clean getaway, according to Zelensky. Putin has quickly struck back - attempting to look strong as one arm of his nuclear triad has almost been destroyed. Advertisement 17 Ukrainian drones showed recorded as they spiralled down into the bombers Credit: East2West 17 One Russian caught the moment a crate exploded Credit: East2West 17 The containers could be seen burning in the layby Credit: Twitter Two nuclear-missile capable Russian submarines are said to now be beneath the waves of the Black Sea. Advertisement Ukraine has already sent drones to destroy them, sources claim. Kyiv has also sent another drone swarm to attack Kursk with one city seeing explosions like fireworks near apartment buildings. Stunned described the blitz as 'Russia's Pearl Harbour' as they called on with a . Advertisement Ukraine hit long-range Tu-22M3 bombers, used in daily raids on The A-50 is an Early Airborne Warning and Control System, worth a cool £260million each. The drones were reportedly trained by artificial intelligence (AI) to recognise the Russian bombers and execute automatic dive attack algorithms. 17 Vladimir Putin seen on Monday - after he was humiliated by the attack Credit: AP Advertisement
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Ukraine's SAS-style ‘Spiderweb' blitz step by incredible step: Smuggled drones, booby-trapped crates & a $7bn hammerblow
UKRAINE'S shock sleeper drone blitz on Russia's bomber fleet has delivered a hammer blow to Vladimir Putin's nuclear arsenal. The SAS-style strike against four airfields deep inside Russia is reminiscent of the most daring raids of the WW2 that turned the tide against the Nazis. 17 17 Ukraine hit bombers at the Russian Belaya Air Base in Irkutsk Credit: East2West 17 Russian locals filmed the drones taking off and attacking the air bases in awe Credit: Unpixs 17 Ukraine released photos of the drones in the crates taken from inside Russia Credit: Unpixs Volodymyr Zelensky oversaw Operation Spiderweb - much like Winston Churchill did as Britain struck deep behind enemy lines. The Ukrainian said: "It's genuinely satisfying when something I authorized a year and six months ago comes to fruition and deprives Russians of over forty units of strategic aviation. "We will continue this work." Putin's doomsday bomber fleet is now crippled with 41, or a third, of his most prized aircraft lying in smouldering wrecks on tarmac. Read more on world news 'HISTORIC' STRIKE Moment Ukraine launches drones from trucks - as Zelensky celebrates blitz Ukraine said the sneak attack was worth $7bn (£5.2bn) in damage to Russia - caused by only 117 cheaply made drones. Like Israel's mass pager sabotage against Hezbollah, Kyiv has rewritten the rule book in how to strike the heart of their enemy. Ukraine's spies spent 18 months putting the plan into action and struck on the eve of fresh peace talks in Istanbul. June 1 also marks the infamous date Ukraine handed back its last nuclear bomb to Russia 26 years ago. SBU spies targeted five Russian airbases in the daring mission that is continuing Ukraine's pioneering use of drone warfare. Kyiv has now released detailed information about how it evaded Putin's spies and conducted the strike. Dramatic moment Putin's 'war hero' who led slaughter of Mariupol is killed in mysterious suicide bomb attack The drones and the containers were smuggled into Russia separately and were pieced together right under Vlad's nose. Clueless lorry drivers then parked the containers next to Russian airbases - where they sat and waited in plain sight. Zelensky said the drivers were led far away from their vehicles - as Ukraine looked to hide those involved being captured and interrogated the FSB. Then, on the morning of June 1, the fleet of flying bombs rose over the far reaches of Russia - and the most daring military operation of the war began. 17 Destroyed Russian bombers could be seen lying on the runway Credit: Twitter 17 Planes could be seen smouldering from miles away following the attack Credit: Unpixs 17 Vasyl Maliuk, head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), examining maps of five targeted Russian airbases Credit: East2West Nondescript shipping containers parked in laybys and verges had attracted little attention - before their lids blew open and the drone swarms poured out. Russian civilians stood in awe as they saw the drones fly of the containers and head in the direction of the airbase. The craft buzzed as they took off into the air and only had to travel a short distance to their valuable targets. Each of the 117 drones had their own dedicated pilot and Russia had no defences to protect their bases and stop them. Drones with cameras sent video back to HQ of the moment craft struck their targets and explosions ripped into the sky. One hapless Russian soldier stationed at an air base recorded himself standing just meters from several burning wrecks. 17 One Russia soldier recorded himself at an airbase following the strike Credit: Twitter 17 The soldier then recorded the burning wrecks of planes Credit: Twitter 17 Smoke could be seen from miles away as the planes burned Credit: Svodka38/e2w CCTV recorded other Russia soldiers trying to use anti-drone guns on the craft speeding past - but to no avail. Thick black smoke went high into the sky, with civilians near the bases sending Ukraine's success around the world. The furthest strike was Belaya Air Base - so far inside Russia that the closest neighbouring country is Mongolia. Olenya Air Base near Finland and Ivanovo and Dyagilevo near Moscow were also struck in the country's west. Russia's strength - it's size - had become its weakness - with military planners not banking on needing to defend attacks deep inside Siberia, one expert said. Zelensky touted the operation as "historic" and revealed he had overseen Operation Spiderweb. The valiant leader said: "What's most interesting, and this can now be stated publicly, is that the 'office' of our operation on Russian territory was located directly next to FSB headquarters in one of their regions." Planning was so secretive that Donald Trump and the White House - who is providing Ukraine with key intelligence and weapons - was not told. 17 A Russian defender uses an anti-drone gun on one craft flying past Credit: Twitter 17 The drone struck its target, sending a bright orange explosion into the sky Credit: Twitter 17 The soldier then got on the phone and called someone Credit: Twitter Destroying the nuclear bombers is key for Ukraine's defence as they are one way that Moscow is able to send its nightly barrage of bombs at the country. Fresh satellite pictures from Belaya airfield, in Irkutsk Oblast deep inside Siberia, show planes lying in ruins on the runway. Ukraine had also thought about how to destroy the evidence of their attack. The containers were booby trapped and fitted with explosive devices. They appeared to go off following the successful attack, or if locals started to fiddle with the crates. Burning husks were leftover as Ukraine's agents made a clean getaway, according to Zelensky. Putin has quickly struck back - attempting to look strong as one arm of his nuclear triad has almost been destroyed. 17 Ukrainian drones showed recorded as they spiralled down into the bombers Credit: East2West 17 One Russian caught the moment a crate exploded Credit: East2West 17 The containers could be seen burning in the layby Credit: Twitter Two nuclear-missile capable Russian submarines are said to now be beneath the waves of the Black Sea. Ukraine has already sent drones to destroy them, sources claim. Kyiv has also sent another drone swarm to attack Kursk with one city seeing explosions like fireworks near apartment buildings. Russia's Ministry of Defence branded Sunday's surprise strikes as "terrorist attacks" and claimed that the drones had all been "repelled" - despite the damning footage taken by its own citizens. Stunned Kremlin commentators described the blitz as 'Russia's Pearl Harbour' as they called on Putin to hit back with a nuclear response. Ukraine hit long-range Tu-22M3 bombers, used in daily raids on Ukraine, Tu-95 long-range bombers an A-50 air reconnaissance aircraft. The A-50 is an Early Airborne Warning and Control System, worth a cool £260million each. The drones were reportedly trained by artificial intelligence (AI) to recognise the Russian bombers and execute automatic dive attack algorithms.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Why can't the Liverpool parade suspect be named? Dad-of-three businessman held over ‘rampage' which injured 79
THE Liverpool parade suspect has been in custody since 79 fans were injured during celebrations in the city on Monday. The suspect, a 53-year-old white British man, is believed to be a dad-of-three businessman who ran a now-dissolved firm. Advertisement 5 A man was dragged from a car moments after the collision Credit: Unpixs 5 Litter strewn across the street after the horror ordeal on Monday Credit: Reuters 5 A large blue tent on Water Street, Liverpool, where the rampage took place Credit: Mirrorpix He is being held on suspicion of attempted murder, driving while unfit through drugs and dangerous driving offences. However, he cannot be named due to strict legal reasons. From the moment of the arrest, speculation has surged online over the name of the suspect. But the press and public are restricted in the details that can be disclosed regarding identity once an arrest has been made. Advertisement Read more news A suspect who has been arrested and not yet charged is entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy. It means the details that can be made public are usually limited to sex, age and a rough location of where they are from. The standpoint was given further credence following a Supreme Court ruling in 2022, which concluded that a person under criminal investigation has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Essentially, a suspect cannot be named until they are charged with a particular offence. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Publication of a name prior to charge may be in breach of privacy laws and defamatory if the allegations are later proven to be false. Contempt laws also apply from the moment of arrest, acting to prevent the publication of any material that creates a substantial risk of prejudicing a jury at a potential future trial. Thousands of people line streets for Liverpool's Premier League title parade as iconic DJ drafted in as special guest Police have 24 hours to question an individual suspected of committing a crime. In this case, cops were given "further time to continue questioning him" on Wednesday. Advertisement A request for an extension to custody time is usually made through a magistrates' court, but can be authorised by a police superintendent when an individual is suspected of committing a serious crime. If the suspect is charged, police will usually publicly release their name and street address - thus avoiding any chance of misidentification. To reach a point where a charge is brought, police forces consult the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). When considering whether a suspect should be charged, lawyers assess a key question of whether there is a "realistic prospect of conviction?". Advertisement If the answer is yes and the individual is charged, police stop all questioning and the suspect will appear in court later the same or the following day. Police have until today to either bring charges, release him, or apply for a further extension. It comes as the horrified wife of the Liverpool suspect is said to have only found out about the incident when she saw her car on TV. Neighbours of the suspect said he was 'quiet' and 'didn't go out partying'. Advertisement Yesterday a neighbour in the city's West Derby suburb revealed the suspect's wife's shock 'when she saw her car on the TV news'. The neighbour added: 'The wife is a really nice woman and they have children. "No one can believe this has happened. 'She first realised when she saw it was her car on the telly, when she saw it being Advertisement "The normal police cars turned up at teatime then Matrix vans turned up later that night. 'Everyone's just in shock. I genuinely don't know what's happened. "They seem like a nice family.' Police have been scouring dashcam content and CCTV to piece together the driver's movements. Advertisement Officers believe he gained access to the packed street, which had been blocked off, by tailgating an ambulance as paramedics entered to treat a man suspected of suffering a heart attack. 5 Police and forensics officers meticulously combed the scene following the incident Credit: Getty 5 Over a million people gathered in the city for the celebrations Credit: MatchDay Images Limited
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Cops probing Liverpool parade horror trawling through dashcam footage from Ford Galaxy that ploughed through fans
DETECTIVES probing the Liverpool FC parade horror have been trawling through dashcam footage from the Ford Galaxy that ploughed into dozens of spectators. A 53-year-old suspect, a white British dad of three, was still in custody after cops were 5 Cops probing the parade rampage have been looking through the Ford Galaxy's dashcam footage Credit: Unpixs 5 Police have been granted more time to quiz the subject, a white British dad of three Credit: Unpixs Neighbours of the suspect said he was 'quiet' and 'didn't go out partying'. He is believed to be a business man who ran a now-dissolved firm. Yesterday a neighbour in the city's West Derby suburb revealed the suspect's wife's shock 'when she saw her car on the TV news'. Vans from elite police unit Matrix have been at the £250,000 four-bed house since read more on liverpool The neighbour added: 'The wife is a really nice woman and they have children. "No one can believe this has happened. 'She first realised when she saw it was her car on the telly, when she saw it being "The normal police cars turned up at teatime then Matrix vans turned up later that night. Most read in The Sun 'Everyone's just in shock. I genuinely don't know what's happened. "They seem like a nice family.' Moment Liverpool parade 'drug driver' is dragged out car by cops after 65 people hit in 'rampage' The neighbour described the suspect as a 'regular family man' and a 'bit of a complainer', adding: 'I wish I knew more.' Police confirmed yesterday the Seven people remained in hospital in a stable condition. The driver was arrested on Monday at the scene — in Water Street — on suspicion of attempted murder, driving while unfit through drugs, and dangerous driving. Police have until tomorrow to either bring charges, release him, or apply for a further extension. They were scouring the dashcam content and CCTV to piece together Officers believe he gained access to the packed street, which had been blocked off, by tailgating an ambulance as paramedics entered to treat a man suspected of suffering a heart attack. Dental student Stefanie Ryder-Walker, 26, was caught up in the horror with fiancé Ellis Matthews. She said yesterday: 'We had to dive out of the way. "People were shouting at the driver, saying the road was closed and to stop. 5 The number of injured has risen from 65 to 79, including at least four children Credit: Reuters 'I want to point out how utterly heroic the fans were. "They put their lives on the line to try to stop that vehicle injuring more people.' Water Street reopened yesterday. Two bunches of flowers and cards were left at the scene. One read: 'To all that have been affected at the parade. "Hope all involved are on the mend.' Ady Walters, 22, said: 'It feels eerie walking up the street where so many people were injured. "It could have been so much worse.' Dan Carter, 30, said: 'I'm glad things are getting back to normal. 'STRONG CITY' 'What happened ruined what should have been a great day. ' Lydia Armstrong, 42, added: 'Liverpool's a strong city. "It'll take time but we will recover.' Cops confirmed the incident was not being treated as terrorism and those injured were recovering well. Det Supt Rachel Wilson said: 'I'm pleased to say that the number of people in hospital is reducing as they continue to recover from the awful incident. 'We continue to support those still receiving treatment and as part of our enquiries we are identifying more people who were injured. "I want to reassure the public that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to what happened. 'In addition, extensive CCTV enquiries are being carried out across the city to establish the movements of the car, a Ford Galaxy, before the incident took place. 'We've already had an incredible response from many of those who were there on the day and I thank them for their co-operation.' 5 Keir Starmer arriving at the Merseyside Police HQ Credit: AP An emergency fund, the Liverpool Spirit Appeal, has been set up for the injured, with Reds hero Jamie Carragher donating £10,000. It will provide support to any person affected, starting with individuals identified by emergency services as needing hospital or psychological care. David Moyes, boss of city rivals 'One of the things that makes this city special is the solidarity between people, who always come together in times of hardship." 5 The PM met officers leading the investigation and Mayor Steve Rotheram Credit: PA PM IN LIVERPOOL SIR Keir Starmer travelled to the Merseyside Police HQ yesterday to meet officers leading the investigation and Mayor Steve Rotheram. The PM told their meeting: 'The scenes on Monday were just awful. "Mayor Steve has been keeping me informed and updated. 'But it's important to be here to go through this first-hand.'
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Cops probing Liverpool parade horror trawling through dashcam footage from Ford Galaxy that ploughed through fans
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DETECTIVES probing the Liverpool FC parade horror have been trawling through dashcam footage from the Ford Galaxy that ploughed into dozens of spectators. A 53-year-old suspect, a white British dad of three, was still in custody after cops were granted more time to quiz him. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Cops probing the parade rampage have been looking through the Ford Galaxy's dashcam footage Credit: Unpixs 5 Police have been granted more time to quiz the subject, a white British dad of three Credit: Unpixs Neighbours of the suspect said he was 'quiet' and 'didn't go out partying'. He is believed to be a business man who ran a now-dissolved firm. Yesterday a neighbour in the city's West Derby suburb revealed the suspect's wife's shock 'when she saw her car on the TV news'. Vans from elite police unit Matrix have been at the £250,000 four-bed house since Monday's incident. The neighbour added: 'The wife is a really nice woman and they have children. "No one can believe this has happened. 'She first realised when she saw it was her car on the telly, when she saw it being driven at the parade. "The normal police cars turned up at teatime then Matrix vans turned up later that night. 'Everyone's just in shock. I genuinely don't know what's happened. "They seem like a nice family.' Moment Liverpool parade 'drug driver' is dragged out car by cops after 65 people hit in 'rampage' The neighbour described the suspect as a 'regular family man' and a 'bit of a complainer', adding: 'I wish I knew more.' Police confirmed yesterday the number of injured had risen from 65 to 79, including at least four children. Seven people remained in hospital in a stable condition. The driver was arrested on Monday at the scene — in Water Street — on suspicion of attempted murder, driving while unfit through drugs, and dangerous driving. Police have until tomorrow to either bring charges, release him, or apply for a further extension. They were scouring the dashcam content and CCTV to piece together the driver's movements. Officers believe he gained access to the packed street, which had been blocked off, by tailgating an ambulance as paramedics entered to treat a man suspected of suffering a heart attack. Dental student Stefanie Ryder-Walker, 26, was caught up in the horror with fiancé Ellis Matthews. She said yesterday: 'We had to dive out of the way. "People were shouting at the driver, saying the road was closed and to stop. 5 The number of injured has risen from 65 to 79, including at least four children Credit: Reuters 'I want to point out how utterly heroic the fans were. "They put their lives on the line to try to stop that vehicle injuring more people.' Water Street reopened yesterday. Two bunches of flowers and cards were left at the scene. One read: 'To all that have been affected at the parade. "Hope all involved are on the mend.' Ady Walters, 22, said: 'It feels eerie walking up the street where so many people were injured. "It could have been so much worse.' Dan Carter, 30, said: 'I'm glad things are getting back to normal. 'STRONG CITY' 'What happened ruined what should have been a great day. 'Those who are injured are the ones we should be focusing on.' Lydia Armstrong, 42, added: 'Liverpool's a strong city. "It'll take time but we will recover.' Cops confirmed the incident was not being treated as terrorism and those injured were recovering well. Det Supt Rachel Wilson said: 'I'm pleased to say that the number of people in hospital is reducing as they continue to recover from the awful incident. 'We continue to support those still receiving treatment and as part of our enquiries we are identifying more people who were injured. "I want to reassure the public that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to what happened. 'In addition, extensive CCTV enquiries are being carried out across the city to establish the movements of the car, a Ford Galaxy, before the incident took place. 'We've already had an incredible response from many of those who were there on the day and I thank them for their co-operation.' 5 Keir Starmer arriving at the Merseyside Police HQ Credit: AP An emergency fund, the Liverpool Spirit Appeal, has been set up for the injured, with Reds hero Jamie Carragher donating £10,000. It will provide support to any person affected, starting with individuals identified by emergency services as needing hospital or psychological care. David Moyes, boss of city rivals Everton, said yesterday: 'On behalf of all my players and staff I'd like to pass on my heartfelt best wishes to all those who were injured and affected as well as their families and friends. 'One of the things that makes this city special is the solidarity between people, who always come together in times of hardship." 5 The PM met officers leading the investigation and Mayor Steve Rotheram Credit: PA
