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10-07-2025
Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the war began over three years ago, firing 728 drones and 13 missiles. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the drones, but some got through, killing eight civilians and wounding two others. The attack came a day after US President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and pledged to send more weapons to Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was "quite calm" about Trump's criticism. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack "yet another proof" of the need for more economic sanctions against Russia.
10-07-2025
A massive Russian drone attack hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring 13, local officials say. The attack damaged residential buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure, with fires burning across the city. It was Ukraine's second major attack in days, following a record 728 drones and 13 cruise or ballistic missiles striking cities around the country on Tuesday night. The attack has drawn renewed attention to protecting Ukraine's airspace and punishing Russia, with Europe working on a new package of sanctions.
10-07-2025
Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, marking the second consecutive night of attacks. At least two people were killed and over a dozen were wounded in the strikes, which involved multiple drones and cruise missiles. The attacks damaged houses, residential buildings, and other infrastructure across the city, with a healthcare clinic almost completely destroyed. The escalation comes as Russia has significantly increased its air attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks, with the US pledging to send additional defensive weaponry to Kyiv amidst stalled peace talks.
10-07-2025
US President Donald Trump's criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "bullsh*t" was followed by Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine, but it's unclear if the two events are directly linked. The attack, which involved 728 drones and 13 missiles, came after Trump expressed frustration with Putin's lack of commitment to a peace process. This is not the first time Russia has launched a significant attack on Ukraine after Trump criticized Putin, but it's also been observed that Russia carries out devastating strikes during periods when Trump is relatively silent about the conflict, suggesting that Putin's actions may be driven more by Russia's military objectives in Ukraine than by Trump's comments.
10-07-2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Malaysia on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The meeting comes after President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for not engaging in peace talks with Ukraine. Trump had recently criticized Putin and announced that the US would continue sending defensive weapons to Ukraine. Russia responded by launching its largest drone assault on Ukraine. Rubio's meeting with Lavrov is likely to be tense, and he is also facing questions about US tariffs on several ASEAN countries, which are set to be implemented on August 1.
10-07-2025
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least one person, just hours after US President Donald Trump pledged more military support for Kyiv and accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of throwing "bullsh*t" over peace talks.
10-07-2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth authorized a pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine without informing the White House, causing a scramble to understand why the halt was implemented and explain it to Congress and the Ukrainian government. Senator Thom Tillis expressed concerns with Hegseth's actions and competence as Defense Secretary. Meanwhile, President Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin during a Cabinet meeting, saying "we get a lot of bulls*** thrown at us by Putin." It was also reported that Trump had previously told donors he threatened to "bomb the sh\*t out of Moscow" to deter Putin from attacking Ukraine.
10-07-2025
NATO jets were scrambled as Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine, firing over 700 drones, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reporting 728 drones and 13 missiles were used. Ukraine's air defenses neutralized 718 enemy air attack vehicles. The attack targeted several regions, including Lutsk, Dnipro, and Kyiv, with reported damage. Poland's military also scrambled jets and activated air defense systems in response to the attack. Zelenskyy called for "biting sanctions" against Russia, stating the attack was proof of the need for pressure to end the war.
