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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Russia Launches Record Number of Drones at Ukraine After Trump-Putin Call
Caption: Russia Launches Record Number of Drones at Ukraine After Trump-Putin Call. Russia launched a record 539 drones at Ukraine overnight, targeting buildings and residential areas, injuring at least 23 people. The attack lasted 13 hours, and Ukrainian forces intercepted 476 drones, alongside 11 cruise and ballistic missiles. Thousands of residents in Kyiv sought shelter, including in subway stations and underground parking lots, as explosions echoed through the city. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister described the night as one of the worst, while President Zelensky called it “one of the most large-scale air attacks” on the country. The timing of the attack coincided with media reports of a phone call between US President Trump and Russian President Putin about the war. Zelensky accused Russia of showing no intention to end the war, as the strikes caused fires, structural damage, and destruction to Kyiv's railway system. In June, Russia launched over 330 missiles, 5,000 drones, and 5,000 gliding bombs in a series of near-nightly attacks. During his call with Putin, Trump expressed frustration over the lack of progress towards a ceasefire and voiced disappointment about the conversation. The Trump administration has paused some weapons shipments to Ukraine, including air defense missiles, to protect US stockpiles. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Russia,Ukraine,drones,Trump-Putin call,air attacks,Kyiv,Zelensky,missile strikes,ceasefire,US military aid
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