Day: May 7, 2026

#CIA  #FBI  #Mossad
Ukrainian  #Drones attack  #Russia in 2026: the Operation ” #Spiderweb” extended? – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Ukrainia…
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AI and Autonomous Systems: The ongoing drone campaign has shifted toward using AI for target identification, with the conflict in 2026 becoming a competitive race in AI-driven, autonomous, and long-range drone technology.
Ai  Overview:
As of early May 2026, Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia have continued, evolving from the massive “Operation Spiderweb” in June 2025 into a daily, high-intensity campaign. These 2026 operations target Russian logistical infrastructure deep within its territory, with AI-enhanced drones forcing Russia into a challenging, near-real-time computational war. [1, 2, 3]
Operation Spiderweb (June 2025) and its Legacy

The 2025 Strike: Initiated on June 1, 2025, by Ukraine’s SBU, this covert operation involved drones hidden in trucks, attacking at least four to five airfields and destroying or damaging roughly 15 to 41 Russian aircraft—including Tu-95 and Tu-22 bombers and A-50 surveillance planes—causing billions in damages.
Impact: The 2025 attack was a major blow, destroying up to 30-34% of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet and shattering its perception of security behind its own lines.
Continuation in 2026: The tactics developed for “Spiderweb” directly informed the 2026 strategy, characterized by the use of low-cost, AI-enhanced, long-range FPV drones. [1, 4, 5, 6, 7]

2026 Drone Warfare Developments

High-Volume Attacks: By spring 2026, Ukrainian drones are striking Russia almost daily, forcing Russian air defenses to manage massive, high-speed, and complex data environments, challenging their ability to respond effectively.
Targeting Logistics: The 2026 attacks are focused on diminishing Russia’s capacity to continue the war, including strikes on ammunition sites and oil depots by units like the SBU’s “Alpha” group.
AI and Autonomous Systems: The ongoing drone campaign has shifted toward using AI for target identification, with the conflict in 2026 becoming a competitive race in AI-driven, autonomous, and long-range drone technology. [2, 7, 8]

Ongoing Impact

Forced Relocation: Russia has been forced to move its strategic bombers further from the border due to the threat of deep strikes.
Technological War: The 2026 landscape is defined by a “compute war,” where Ukraine’s ability to innovate with low-cost, mass-produced drones contrasts with Russia’s attempts to counter with advanced AI-driven defenses. [1, 2, 3, 9]

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[1]  facebook.com/WorldNewsTonigh…
[2]  atlanticcouncil.org/content-…
[3]  united24media.com/war-in-ukr…
[4]  instagram.com/reel/DKXJGdqu7…
[5]  thesoufancenter.org/intelbri…
[6]  wsj.com/world/europe/ukraine…
[7]  businessinsider.com/ukrainia…
[8]  instagram.com/reel/DYApkX2jd…
[9]  youtube.com/watch?v=S60pID2T…
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See also:
–   x.com/mikenov/status/2052404…
–  x.com/mikenov/status/2052404…
–  x.com/mikenov/status/2052406…
–  x.com/mikenov/status/2052407…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 7, 2026

Were some of the Ukrainian drones delivered, “parked”, and hidden before the attacks? – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Were+som…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 7, 2026

Were some of the Ukrainian drones delivered, “parked”, and hidden before the attacks in April – May of 2026?? – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Were+som…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 7, 2026

Ukrainian Drones: long distance capacity – Google Search  google.com/search?num=10&new…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 7, 2026

Ukrainian Drones: long distance capacity – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Ukrainia…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 7, 2026