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Russia Launches Record Drone Assault on Ukraine; Trump Criticizes Putin Amid Escalating Conflict
Over seven hundred drones deployed in largest single attack; U.S. considers additional military aid to Ukraine
Russia has launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the conflict began, deploying more than seven hundred drones and thirteen missiles across multiple regions, including the western city of Lutsk.
Ukrainian forces intercepted nearly three hundred drones and seven missiles, with others disrupted by electronic warfare systems.
The attacks caused infrastructure damage and civilian casualties, including one death and twenty-three injuries reported in Kyiv.
The assault coincided with strong remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, who described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assurances on Ukraine as meaningless during a Cabinet meeting.
Trump announced that the United States would resume shipments of defensive weapons to Ukraine, including a review of additional Patriot air-defense systems.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky credited new interceptor drones and mobile fire groups for the high interception rate.
The United Nations condemned the attack and called for de-escalation, while Poland placed its military on high alert due to the proximity of the strikes.
The Biden administration is also exploring new sanctions targeting Russian oil exports and encouraging allied nations to provide additional support to Ukraine as the conflict continues to escalate.
Ukrainian forces intercepted nearly three hundred drones and seven missiles, with others disrupted by electronic warfare systems.
The attacks caused infrastructure damage and civilian casualties, including one death and twenty-three injuries reported in Kyiv.
The assault coincided with strong remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, who described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assurances on Ukraine as meaningless during a Cabinet meeting.
Trump announced that the United States would resume shipments of defensive weapons to Ukraine, including a review of additional Patriot air-defense systems.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky credited new interceptor drones and mobile fire groups for the high interception rate.
The United Nations condemned the attack and called for de-escalation, while Poland placed its military on high alert due to the proximity of the strikes.
The Biden administration is also exploring new sanctions targeting Russian oil exports and encouraging allied nations to provide additional support to Ukraine as the conflict continues to escalate.
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