Russia just launched one of its biggest attacks on Ukraine since the war started three years ago. The brutal assault used over 500 drones and dozens of missiles to terrorize innocent families. Putin’s war machine killed at least 15 people in Kyiv alone, including four young children aged 2 to 17. This is what real evil looks like.
The massive strike hit Ukraine’s capital city for the first time in weeks. Russian forces also pounded the Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person and wounding 29 others, including three innocent kids. Over 40 homes and 14 apartment buildings were destroyed, leaving 25,000 families without power. Putin deliberately targeted civilians while they slept.
Ukraine’s brave defenders shot down most of the attack, stopping over 560 drones and missiles. But dozens still got through to cause death and destruction across seven different areas. The wreckage from shot-down weapons fell on 26 locations, showing just how massive this assault really was. Our allies fought hard but couldn’t stop everything.
This savage attack happened right as peace talks were supposed to be getting ready. Putin used the time meant for diplomacy to plan more killing instead. The dictator showed the world exactly what he thinks about negotiations – he wants war, not peace. Anyone still believing in Putin’s good faith is living in a fantasy.
President Zelensky called for much tougher sanctions on Russia’s banks and energy sector. He demanded real action from America, Europe, and the whole world, not just empty political statements. The Ukrainian leader knows that only strength and pressure will stop Putin’s murder machine. Words won’t end this war.
This attack proves that Russia only understands one thing – raw power. The Biden administration’s weak response has clearly failed to deter Putin from these horrific attacks on civilians. Three years into this war, innocent children are still dying while our leaders talk about diplomacy with a monster. America needs to step up with real consequences.
The timing of this strike is no accident. Putin launched his biggest assault since a major summit earlier this month, showing complete contempt for international peace efforts. He’s betting that the West lacks the backbone to truly punish Russia for murdering families. So far, he’s been mostly right about our weakness.
Every day we delay strong action, more innocent people die. Putin will keep killing until someone makes him pay a real price for his crimes. The Ukrainian people deserve better than thoughts and prayers – they need America to lead with strength. Our enemies are watching to see if we have the courage to act.