Ukraine: The Latest Putin's mass drone attack 'fails' as Ukraine’s special forces wreck Russian fighter jets in daring night-time raid
Jun 9, 2025
Memphis Barker, Senior foreign correspondent for The Telegraph, shares insights from Ukraine, diving into the latest military confrontations and a daring raid by Ukrainian special forces on Russian fighter jets. James Rothwell, the Berlin correspondent, analyzes the implications of a recent meeting between the German Chancellor and Donald Trump on international relations. Vladislav Zubok, a Cold War historian, discusses reinterpretations of the Cold War, emphasizing lessons for today's geopolitical landscape and the complexity of current conflicts.
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Ukraine's Air Defense Success
- Ukraine's air defenses intercepted nearly all of 499 Russian drones and missiles during a massive attack.
- This defensive success prevented devastating damage across the country despite some hits in western regions.
Russia's War Strategy
- Russia's summer offensive aims to break Ukrainian morale rather than secure decisive territorial gains.
- The conflict likely continues with no clear victory, intensifying attritional warfare and drone countermeasures.
Power Plant Workers' Resolve
- Workers at the Mykolaiv power plant showed remarkable grit repairing damage amid constant bombardment.
- They kept the heat running during harsh winters despite repeated missile strikes and dangerous conditions.
