Russia’s brutal retaliation: A family of three generations, including a one-year-old, was killed in strikes on civilians after Ukraine’s drone attacks destroyed strategic military assets. The violence escalated following a call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, where the Russian leader vowed retaliation for the weekend’s assaults on Russian air bases. Reports indicate that the US assessed that up to 20 Russian warplanes were hit, with about 10 destroyed—a significant blow to Moscow’s military might.
Putin’s forces launched devastating drone strikes on civilian targets in Chernihiv and Kharkiv. In Pryluky, six people tragically lost their lives, including a mother and her infant, while Kharkiv endured its own wave of destruction, injuring 17, including children and the elderly. Local authorities and witnesses described the assault as "targeted terror," highlighting the indiscriminate nature of Russian attacks on civilians.
Zelensky condemned Putin’s actions, noting the dictator’s sense of impunity as a growing threat to global security. This latest escalation, which included missile strikes against military training camps in Poltava and further devastation in Odesa, is predicted to have severe implications for US-Russian negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian officials are considering forming private military forces in response to the heightened aggression.
FAQ Section
1. What recent attack resulted in civilian casualties in Ukraine?
Russia’s recent drone strikes in Pryluky and Kharkiv killed at least six civilians and wounded 17 others, including children.
2. What prompted Russia’s retaliatory strikes?
The strikes were a direct retaliation for Ukrainian drone attacks that damaged Russian military assets, particularly air bases.
3. How many Russian warplanes were reportedly destroyed in the attacks?
US assessments indicate that up to 10 out of 20 Russian warplanes were destroyed during the Ukrainian strikes on their air bases.
4. What actions is Ukraine considering in response to Russian aggression?
Ukraine’s Zelensky is contemplating the formation of private military forces, similar to Russia’s Wagner Group, due to escalating threats from Putin.
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