New Delhi, June 2 -- President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Sunday that Ukraine had successfully conducted a large-scale covert drone operation deep inside Russian territory, striking strategic military targets and dealing what he described as "truly significant losses" to Russia's air capabilities.

"It took place on enemy territory and was aimed exclusively at military targets - specifically, the equipment used in strikes against Ukraine," Zelensky stated.

According to the president, the meticulously planned operation involved 117 drones and hit 34% of Russia's strategic cruise missile carriers. The mission's coordination center, he noted, was located next to an FSB headquarters in a Russian region.

"Planning, organization, every de...