Russian Strike Hits US Plant Zakarpattia Injures 15

Russian forces launched a targeted missile strike on the American electronics manufacturer Flex's facility in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region, Ukraine, causing a large fire and injuring 15 people, with two in critical condition. The plant, producing civilian household electrical appliances and employing thousands, is located over 800 kilometers from the front line. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a deliberate strike on American property and investments, emphasizing that Russia is avoiding peace talks and continuing aggressive assaults. Ukrainian officials and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha highlighted the lack of military necessity in the strike, framing it as terror against civilians and business, and called for stronger international pressure and enhanced security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelenskyy and other officials stressed the urgency of diplomatic efforts involving Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., as well as the need for increased air defense capabilities. The incident underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the broader geopolitical ramifications involving U.S. interests in Ukraine.