Russian Strike on Kyiv Following Trump’s Ceasefire Deadline
A **Russian strike** in Kyiv has resulted in significant destruction, including damage to an apartment block and a mosque, occurring just two days after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a **10-day deadline** for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire, or face new sanctions, reports 24brussels.
The attack has led to emergency services continuing their search for survivors among the debris. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that rescue operations were underway, while Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that nine children were injured, marking the highest number of child casualties in a single night since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion over three years ago.
Trump had initially set a 50-day timeframe for an agreement with Ukraine, warning of tariffs for failure to reach a deal. Recently, he revised this to “10 or 12 days” during discussions with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin,” Trump stated during a Cabinet meeting, emphasizing that appearances of cooperation from Putin are often **meaningless**.
In light of the attack, Meaghan Mobbs, the daughter of U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg, asserted on social media, “Make no mistake, this is Putin’s response to President Trump’s deadline. We must not be found wanting.”
Responding to the early morning strike on Thursday, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) retaliated with a **drone assault** on a military electronics plant in Russia’s Penza region that was under **sanctions**. This facility reportedly produced critical command-and-control systems for the Russian military, according to media outlets.
The international community continues to monitor the escalating conflict, with reactions from officials and military analysts emphasizing the need for immediate and effective diplomatic efforts to halt further violence and civilian casualties. The situation remains volatile as both sides appear entrenched in their positions.
