From: Transform Ukraine By Douglas Landro / June 12, 2025
As Ukrainian Drones Ignite Russian Explosives Factory and SBU Reveals Operation Spiderweb Secrets, America Reduces Military Aid While Moscow’s Daily Terror Claims More Children in Northeastern City
Summary of the Day – June 11, 2025
Ukrainian forces struck deep into Russia’s military-industrial heart, igniting the Tambov Gunpowder Plant in a coordinated drone assault that targeted ammunition depots across three regions. The Security Service of Ukraine unveiled new footage of Operation Spiderweb, revealing how 117 drones hidden in trucks traveled thousands of kilometers to devastate Russian air bases while promising “new surprises” ahead. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confirmed cuts to Ukrainian military aid as Republican senators clashed over America’s commitment to defending allies against authoritarian aggression. Russia responded with another night of terror in Kharkiv, killing three civilians and wounding 64 others including nine children in a brutal drone assault on residential areas. Ukraine repatriated 1,212 fallen defenders under Istanbul accords while President Zelensky demanded stronger EU sanctions and lower oil price caps to force Moscow toward genuine peace negotiations.
Fire in the Powder Keg: Ukraine’s Deep Strike Campaign Intensifies
Ukrainian drones penetrated hundreds of kilometers into Russian territory overnight, igniting the Tambov Gunpowder Plant and striking ammunition depots in a coordinated assault designed to cripple Moscow’s military production. The Tambov facility—one of Russia’s primary manufacturers of gunpowder for small arms, artillery, and rocket systems—erupted in flames as Ukrainian forces demonstrated their expanding capacity to hit strategic targets deep in the enemy rear.
The General Staff described the attack as part of a broader campaign to degrade Russia’s explosive production capabilities. Local residents reported massive explosions followed by towering flames that illuminated the night sky. The plant, a subsidiary of Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec, supplies critical materials for the Russian military’s ammunition needs.
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