Russia’s Record Drone Strike Follows Trump’s Attack on Putin

KYIV, Ukraine – Russia’s record drone strike has rocked global headlines and raised serious fears of further escalation in the Ukraine war.

The strike came just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Vladimir Putin. Russia responded with its biggest drone launch so far. The assault killed at least one civilian and shook leaders across Europe.

Ukrainian officials reported that Russia’s strike involved 728 drones and 13 missiles. Ukraine’s Air Force shot down 718 drones, but some still hit civilian areas.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said:

“This is a demonstrative attack. It comes at a time when there have been so many attempts to achieve peace… but Russia rejects everything.”

Chaos in the Skies

The strike focused on Lutsk, a city in northwestern Ukraine.

Ivan Rudnitskyi, the military head of the Volyn region said:

“Virtually everything was flying towards Lutsk.”

In Khmelnytskyi, drone debris killed one civilian. Near Kyiv, in Brovary, a woman suffered chest injuries and was hospitalized. Due to the size of the strike, Poland scrambled fighter jets for security.

The attack shattered the previous record of 539 drones, set just days earlier. This made Russia’s Record Drone Strike not only a violent act but also a bold show of strength.

Trump’s Remarks and Russia’s Swift Response

The assault came right after Donald Trump’s strong remarks at a Cabinet meeting.

Trump said:

“We get a lot of bullsh*t thrown at us by Putin. He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”

Trump then vowed to increase U.S. military aid to Ukraine. He said:

“They’re getting hit very hard. We’re going to have to send more weapons, primarily defensive, so they can defend themselves.”

The Pentagon confirmed that new weapons were already on their way under Trump’s orders.

Global Reaction and Rising Tensions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the strike and promised support for Ukraine.

Merz told lawmakers:

“This government… will do everything in its power to prevent exactly this.”

The European Court of Human Rights also ruled that Russia had committed repeated violations of international law since the invasion began.

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s intelligence agency arrested two Chinese nationals. Authorities accused them of spying on missile technology and trying to send secret data to China.

A Stark Message to the West

Russia’s record drone strike wasn’t just an attack; it was a calculated message. As Ukraine defends its skies and the West increases its aid, Russia signals that it’s not backing down.

With diplomacy failing and civilian deaths mounting, this strike marks a dangerous new chapter. The war continues, now with more drones, rising stakes, and fewer signs of peace.

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