Kiev Drones Attack Russian Air Bases, Inflict Damage; Russia Undeterred, Ukraine Army Chief Resigns (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Introduction from Tbilisi, Georgia
0:54 - Discussion on Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian air bases
2:25 - Details of the drone strikes and the involved Russian air bases
6:25 - Russian and Ukrainian accounts of the drone attacks
10:04 - Ukrainian claims about the drone attack preparations
12:00 - Anticipation of Russian Security Council meeting
13:19 - Analysis of Russian strategic bomber force
22:00 - Discussion on the impact of the drone strikes on Russia's capabilities
26:00 - Overview of Russia's strategic triad and bomber force
32:30 - Ukrainian strategic gains and losses from the drone attack
36:04 - Speculation on the future impact of the drone attack
47:07 - Resignation of Ukraine's land forces commander
49:00 - Diplomatic meeting between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul
52:03 - Speculation on the United States' role and future decisions in the conflict



Although some damage was done to the Russian strategic bomber force, the extent of which is currently unknown, the drone attack is not going to significantly alter the situation on the ground in Ukraine. It was a huge propaganda win for the Ukrainians while also giving the Russians something else in which to spend resources.  

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, June 3, 2025.]