Russia Launches Record 355-Drone Attack on Ukraine Amid Trump Criticism

Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine, deploying 355 drones and nine cruise missiles in a massive overnight assault that targeted multiple regions across the country. Ukrainian air defenses managed to neutralize most of the drones and all missiles, though some penetrated defenses, causing infrastructure damage and civilian casualties. The attacks followed a series of consecutive nights of intensified Russian drone strikes, with Ukraine's military highlighting the unprecedented scale and evolving tactics of Russia's drone warfare. In response to the aggression, former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him "absolutely crazy" and warning that Putin's ambitions in Ukraine could lead to Russia's downfall. Western leaders, including Germany's Chancellor, have reportedly removed range restrictions on arms supplied to Ukraine, allowing Kyiv to target Russian military positions, which Russia's Kremlin condemned as harmful to peace efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi emphasized that only a show of international strength can deter Russia's attacks, underscoring the political significance behind the assaults amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and calls for increased pressure on Moscow.