Ukrainian forces in 2025: how Operation 'Spider' inflicted $7 billion in losses on Russia

Ukrainian forces in 2025: how Operation 'Spider' inflicted $7 billion in losses on Russia

According to Главком: In 2025, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continued active military operations against Russia, particularly under Operation 'Spider', which inflicted significant damage on the enemy. It is noted that Ukrainians are concluding the year with news of a 'peace' agreement, although the great war has lasted for over 1400 days. Operation 'Spider', which took place on June 1, 2025, became one of the key moments of the year, as it resulted in the destruction of 41 military aircraft at four airfields in Russia.

Operation 'Spider' was prepared for over a year and a half under the leadership of the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Maliuk. The strike delivered during the operation caused damage to 34% of the strategic carriers of cruise missiles at the main airbases in Russia. The enemy's estimated losses from this operation exceed 7 billion dollars.

Continuation of military actions

Throughout 2025, Ukrainian forces continued to strike Russian military targets. In particular, on December 21 at the airfield near Lipetsk, two Su-30 and Su-27 fighters were rendered inoperable, with a total value of up to 100 million dollars. In November, a Ka-27 helicopter was eliminated in Crimea, and on April 1, drones targeted landing boats 02510 BK-16 and 'Raptor'.

Additionally, in December 2025, a Russian submarine of the 636 'Varshavyanka' class was struck in the port of Novorossiysk. On December 19, drones carried out strikes on a drilling platform and the vessel 'Rasul Gamzatov' in the Caspian Sea. Throughout the year, the Ukrainian Defense Forces also conducted over 140 attacks on oil refineries and oil depots in Russia, indicating a targeted strategy for hitting critical infrastructure of the opponent.

Thus, Operation 'Spider' and other military actions of Ukrainian forces in 2025 became important milestones in the conflict with Russia, demonstrating increasing effectiveness and the ability to inflict serious damage on the enemy.

Operation 'Spider' underscores the strategic importance for Ukraine in the context of the ongoing war with Russia, which has been ongoing since 2022. The strikes on military facilities and enemy infrastructure testify to the evolution of the Ukrainian armed forces in using modern technologies and warfare methods.

These military actions may influence the further course of the conflict and the strategies of both sides in the future.