Kyiv Under Intense Drone Attack: Putin Ignores Trump's Truce Offer
Kyiv endured a devastating night as Russia unleashed a record-breaking assault, deploying 550 drones and 11 missiles. The widespread attack impacted nearly every district in the capital.
Key Developments:
- Record-Breaking Attack: Russia launched an unprecedented wave of drones and missiles.
- International Response: Ukraine's Foreign Minister calls for stricter sanctions against Moscow.
- Trump's Disappointment: Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin's reluctance to end the war.
- Casualties and Damage: At least 23 people were wounded in Kyiv, with significant damage to infrastructure and buildings.
The strikes followed a phone call between Trump and Putin, where Trump conveyed his disappointment with Putin's unwillingness to pursue peace. A woman was killed in Russia following Ukrainian drone strikes near the border.
Ukraine's air force reported that 72 drones penetrated air defenses, exceeding previous records. Air raid alerts sounded for more than eight hours.
Zelensky emphasized the urgency of continued US weapon supplies, while the Kremlin insists on addressing the "root causes" of the conflict.