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Q. “Operation Spiderweb,” recently seen in the news, was launched by which of the following countries?

[A] Russia

[B] Israel

[C] Ukraine

[D] United States

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:On June 1, 2025, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) executed a covert operation codenamed “Operation Spiderweb.” This operation involved smuggling 117 drones into Russian territory, which were then launched to strike multiple Russian military airfields.

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Q. “Operation Spiderweb,” recently seen in the news, was launched by which of the following countries?

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