Chaos in Irkutsk: Major traffic jam follows drone strikes on Russian airbases

Описание: Following a drone strike on military airfields hosting strategic bombers, Russian security forces launched extensive truck inspections throughout Irkutsk Oblast, causing severe traffic congestion, according to reports from local Telegram channels. Video footage from the Usolsky District shows security personnel, armed and wearing body armor, stopping and inspecting all trucks. Residents report that every vehicle is being searched. Part of the Siberian highway has reportedly been shut down, contributing to the disruption. “We ended up driving through fields, bouncing over rough terrain,” said one eyewitness. “Eventually we reached pavement again, only to find an endless line of trucks. The backup stretched for kilometers, it was complete chaos. If you're driving a truck, you're better off not even trying to move.” Ukrainian journalist Denys Kazanskyi criticized the crackdown, calling it ineffective in preventing further drone strikes.
“Highways are jammed, and every truck is being searched. It’s a logistical disaster,” he said. “These actions are meaningless, they recognized the threat too late. It’s just a performance to appear proactive. In fact, Russia’s security forces are worsening the economic impact, which ultimately helps Ukraine.” The chaos follows an unprecedented Ukrainian drone operation deep inside Russian territory. Codenamed "Spider Web," the mission targeted multiple strategic bomber bases and took over a year to plan. According to Ukraine’s security chief Vasyl Maliuk, 119 drones were covertly launched from trucks stationed near Russian airfields, including some in Siberia, thousands of kilometers from the Ukrainian border.