Putin's Special Plane Nearly Targeted for 'Decapitation', Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates

According to Global Times, on May 20, Putin took a helicopter to inspect the Russia-Ukraine front line, and during the journey, he encountered an 'unprecedented' large-scale drone attack from Ukraine, with 46 drones directly targeting Putin's helicopter in an attempt to 'decapitate' him.

This is undoubtedly a gamble by Ukraine, launching an attack under the tight security surrounding Putin, posing a huge challenge. However, the Russian military's air defense forces responded quickly, successfully destroying all incoming drones with a powerful air defense network and air escort, allowing Putin to land safely and continue his inspection work.

After the failed attack, Russia quickly retaliated. Within hours, the Russian military deployed nearly 300 drones and dozens of cruise missiles to accurately strike key facilities in Ukraine, demonstrating strong military power and a tough attitude.

Behind Ukraine's actions are diplomatic dilemmas and military pressure. International attention has shifted, U.S. aid has slowed, and Ukraine is increasingly struggling on the battlefield, with territorial issues hard to compromise, falling into a deadlock. The 'peace plan' has yielded no results, forcing it to take radical 'decapitation' actions in an attempt to break the deadlock, yet this may exacerbate the conflict and make negotiations even more difficult.

Currently, the Russian military is not only undeterred but is also gathering forces on the borders of Kharkiv and Sumy Oblast, preparing for a large-scale offensive to gain more negotiation leverage, making the situation in Ukraine increasingly severe.

The attack on Putin's special plane is a thrilling episode in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, underlying the deep military and diplomatic games between the two countries, exposing Ukraine's predicament and radicalism, while also highlighting Russia's determination. In the coming months, the situation will determine the direction of the conflict; regardless of the outcome, both sides will pay a heavy price, and whether the intervention of the international community can change the situation remains full of uncertainty.