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Kyiv Day celebrations were cut short as Russia launched its largest air assault of the war, firing 298 drones and 69 missiles and killing at least 12 people. Ukrainian officials called the timing a deliberate act of psychological warfare.
Instead of festivities, families spent the holiday in fear, sheltering in metro stations and basements. The trauma of the attack will have lasting effects on Ukraine’s morale.
President Trump called Putin “absolutely CRAZY” and warned of Russia’s downfall. President Zelenskyy demanded new sanctions and criticized the U.S. for not responding more forcefully.