**Ukraine Steps Up Sabotage Operations in Russia**
In a recent operation, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) ignited an electrical substation in the Russian city of Kaliningrad, causing $5 million in damage and disrupting electricity to a nearby military production site. According to a source within HUR, the sabotage was carried out by draining the coolant from the power transformer before setting the facility on fire.
This incident is just one example of Ukraine’s continued efforts to disrupt Russia’s military operations and infrastructure. The source made it clear that Ukraine will not rest until Russian forces are defeated, stating: “Everything Russian involved in the war against Ukraine will burn, sink, and be destroyed regardless of its level of protection or location.”
Ukraine has been carrying out secretive attacks within Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories for some time now, targeting military sites, airfields, railways, and oil refineries. These operations involve HUR, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), as well as partisan and sabotage groups.
**Far-Reaching Attacks**
One notable example of Ukraine’s far-reaching attacks was the explosion near Desantnaya Bay in Russia’s Vladivostok on May 30, which damaged military personnel and equipment. This incident marked Ukraine’s furthest incursion into Russian territory to date, if confirmed.
Additionally, the SBU launched Operation Spiderweb, a drone attack on four key Russian military airfields on June 1, damaging 41 planes, including heavy bombers and rare A-50 spy planes. Ukrainian air defense neutralized 159 out of 183 drones Russia launched in response, with Ukraine also shooting down 2 Kinzhal ballistic missiles and six out of eight cruise missiles.
**Global Developments**
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, other global developments are unfolding. Iran has partially suspended production at the South Pars gas field, the world’s largest, after an Israeli airstrike triggered a fire at the site.
In response to Russia’s ongoing threat, Germany aims to increase domestic military spending, while the United States is opposing a push by other G7 members to lower the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel.
