Russian and Ukrainian peace talks are taking place in Istanbul a day after Ukraine launched 117 drones in an unprecedented attack hitting Russian military bases as far away as Siberia. The attack reportedly damaged or destroyed about 40 Russian warplanes — about a third of Russia’s strategic missile bombers that are capable of carrying cruise and nuclear missiles. The strikes reportedly resulted in an estimated $7 billion in damage. Some commentators in Moscow have described the attack as Russia’s Pearl Harbor. The Ukrainian drones had been reportedly smuggled into Russia hidden inside containers on long-haul trucks. The attack came a day after Russia launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. On Sunday, Russia also struck a Ukrainian military training base, killing at least 12 soldiers and injuring 60 others.
Russia and Ukraine Hold Talks in Istanbul as Ukraine War Intensifies
HeadlineJun 02, 2025
