On Day 1,138 of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Russian missile attack struck Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, injuring at least three civilians and sparking fires in multiple districts. The strike triggered nationwide air alerts, forcing residents across the country to take shelter.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the injuries and warned residents to stay inside shelters as explosions echoed throughout the city. Two people were hospitalized in the Darnytskyi district, located on the eastern side of the Dnipro River. Fires were reported in at least three different districts of the capital.
While the exact scale of the attack remains unclear, no damage was reported in western regions near Poland, which remains on high alert. The Polish Air Force scrambled jets as a precaution, a standard move whenever Russian missiles are launched near its borders.
Zelenskyy Slams US Reaction as Tensions Mount Over Kryvyi Rih Attack
The latest attack follows a devastating Russian missile strike in Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown, which killed 18 people, including nine children. Zelenskyy criticized the US Embassy’s muted response, expressing disappointment in their failure to directly name Russia as the aggressor.
“Such a strong country, such a strong people, and yet such a weak reaction,” Zelenskyy posted on X.
“They are afraid to even say the word ‘Russian’ when speaking about the missile that murdered children.”
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US Ambassador Bridget Brink condemned the strike but stopped short of blaming Russia directly. The change in tone reflects shifting policies under President Donald Trump, who has moved towards rebuilding relations with Moscow.
Meanwhile, Zelenskyy continues to engage with European allies. He met with the UK and French military chiefs in Kyiv to discuss deploying a multinational reassurance force to deter further Russian aggression. European leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer are leading this initiative in the absence of full US support.
Russia’s Drone Warfare and Western Strategic Response
Russia launched 92 drones overnight, with Ukraine’s air defense shooting down 51, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. An additional 31 decoy drones were intercepted before reaching any targets. The surge in drone activity marks an ongoing strategy by Moscow to drain Ukraine’s defense systems.
At the same time, intelligence suggests Russia is bolstering influence through extremist groups. A US-based neo-Nazi group, The Base, allegedly tied to a Russia-based leader, is inciting violence to destabilize Ukraine from within. With the Trump administration pulling the FBI back from far-right investigations, this poses an emerging internal threat.
Conclusion: Europe Steps Up as US Steps Back
As missile attacks continue and diplomatic tensions rise, Europe is taking the lead in supporting Ukraine. The shift in US policy under Trump has created uncertainty, but leaders in France and the UK are pushing for stronger defense cooperation.
Ukraine remains resilient, relying on international partnerships, advanced air defense systems, and global awareness to continue resisting Russian aggression.
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