What looks lifted from the pages of science fiction-- Ukraine on 1 June, launched "Operation Spiderweb," smuggling 117 drones across borders via trucks, and unleashing them as far as 4,000 kilometers and beyondinto Russian territory. These drones have targeted five high-security air bases simultaneously across five time zones in a meticulously coordinated assault. Early reports suggest the strike may have destroyed up to 34% of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet—a potential blow to the nuclear triad of the world’s second-largest military power.the financial losses from these attacks are estimated at $ 7 billion. Watch Consulting Editor, Dr. Swasti Rao @swasrao explain the key takeaways from the Op, Putin’s likely response and the impact on Russia’s strategic assets.

In the latest edition of #ThePrint #OffTheCuff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari speaks to ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip. The conversation focuses on India's Operation Sindoor in Pakistan & PoK following the dastardly Pahalgam attack. The discussion revolves around Op Sindoor's military objectives, takeaways, future of Indian Air Force & what the nation needs to do to improve its defence capabilities. Partners: Presenting Partner: HDFC Mutual Fund Experience Partner: The Quorum Beverage Partner: Arthaus Collective Fashion Partner: Burgoyne

https://theprint.in/india/who-is-1991-batch-ips-rajeev-krishna-ups-5th-acting-dgp-in-a-row/2643606/

Victory celebrations for propaganda apart, Asim Munir knows his military has suffered a severe setback. Any yet unsubstantiated claims of downing Indian planes can please the population for a while. However much he thumps his chest, the additional jingle of that fifth star will not change those facts on the ground. Watch this week's National Interest with Shekhar Gupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/asim-munir-just-stole-his-5th-star-has-nothing-to-show-for-it-itll-make-him-desperate-dangerous/2642661/----more----Read National Interest 'Pakistan has a 7-year terror itch. Here’s a two-minus-one-front idea to cure it' here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/pakistan-has-a-7-year-terror-itch-heres-a-two-minus-one-front-idea-to-cure-it/2628446/----more----Watch National Interest here: https://youtu.be/2DRCi2ipXB0

https://theprint.in/india/how-kamal-haasans-tamil-kannada-remark-touched-a-nerve-reigniting-identity-war-among-southern-states/2641984/

Pakistan’ Shehbaz Sharif govt has plunged headlong into cryptocurrency; a thread ties its newly formed crypto council to firm with links to Trump family. In episode 1673 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta connects the dots to explain how Islamabad has wiggled its way into the Trump White House—and the crypto link that you can’t miss.----more----Read WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/trump-steve-zach-witkoff-crypto-6d8a96be----more----Read Dawn articles: https://www.dawn.com/news/1914010/fictitious-assets----more----Read Dawn articles: https://www.dawn.com/news/1901170/a-questionable-pivot-towards-crypto

Trade talks between India-US still ongoing, ‘tech, trade & talent’ future of ties, says MEA

https://theprint.in/diplomacy/trade-talks-between-india-us-still-ongoing-tech-trade-talent-future-of-ties-says-mea/2641296/

CutTheClutter: IAF’s chief’s plain-speak on Op Sindoor lessons, delays in defence projects & pvt player entry