The Russia-Ukraine war · claims ledger

Ukrainian drones struck 41 Russian military aircraft on 1 June 2025.

Partly supported Claimed by Government of Ukraine on 1 June 2025.

The statement

Ukraine's SBU said its drone operation had hit 41 Russian military aircraft used against Ukraine, worth a combined $7bn.

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Origin of the claim The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: SBU statement, 1 Jun · published 2025-06-01 00:00 UTC
Contradicts The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: Guardian noting the full extent of damage remained unclear · published 2025-06-02 00:00 UTC

Confirmed Ukrainian drones launched inside Russia strike long-range bombers at four air bases, including Belaya and Olenya

Visual evidence The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: Capella Space radar imagery supplied to Reuters, analysed by James Martin Center researcher · published 2025-06-04 00:00 UTC

When	From	To	Why
2026-10-30 18:00 UTC	Open	Partly supported	Capella Space radar imagery supplied to Reuters and analysed by a James Martin Center researcher, reported by the Guardian in ev-20261027-h633, shows at least two destroyed Tu-22 bombers at Belaya after the 1 June drone attack. The figure of 41 aircraft rests on the SBU's own statement, and the Guardian noted the full extent of the damage remained unclear. Events: ev-20261027-h633.

The War Record, claim cl-20261027-dpj8, revision 2, https://thewarrecord.com/claims/cl-20261027-dpj8/