Ukraine Faces Massive Drone Onslaught from Russia Following Trump’s Criticism
In a shocking turn of events, Russia unleashed its largest-ever drone attack on Ukraine just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Russian leader Vladimir Putin as “CRAZY” and warned of potential new sanctions if the bombardment continued. The relentless assault on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure marks a concerning escalation in the ongoing conflict.
According to Ukraine’s military, Russia launched a barrage of 84 drones overnight, the majority of which were successfully shot down by Ukrainian air defenses. However, the sheer volume of the attack left several areas across the country, including the capital Kyiv, under heavy bombardment. Explosions and fires rocked the city as Russian drones, likely of Iranian origin, targeted critical energy facilities and other civilian sites.
The timing of the massive drone strike is seen by many as a direct retaliation against Trump’s recent remarks. The former president, who has often been accused of being sympathetic towards Putin, took a rare and uncharacteristically harsh stance, denouncing the Kremlin leader’s actions in Ukraine as the “craziest thing” he has ever seen.
“If he keeps this up, there’s going to be nothing left. And he’ll have problems that even he doesn’t know how to solve,” Trump said in an interview, hinting at the potential for new sanctions and increased international pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian officials have condemned the latest attack as a blatant attempt by Russia to terrorize and demoralize the Ukrainian people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed that Ukraine would not be cowed by the relentless onslaught, stating, “We will shoot down every drone, we will find and destroy every missile.”
The drone barrage comes amid a broader Russian campaign to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving millions without power and heat as the winter months approach. Analysts believe that these strikes are part of a strategic effort to break the Ukrainian people’s will to continue the fight against the Russian invasion.
The international community has condemned Russia’s actions, with the United States and its allies pledging to provide additional military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. However, the situation remains dire, with concerns growing that the conflict could escalate further in the coming weeks and months.
