Ukraine Under Fire: Rising Casualties and Trump's Condemnation of Putin

Russian Attacks on Ukraine: Casualties Mount, Trump Condemns Putin On May 26, 2025, Russia launched a series of attacks across Ukraine, resulting in significant casualties and damage. The attacks targeted several cities, including Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Kherson. In Kyiv, the sounds of explosions were heard throughout the night and morning, prompting the Kyiv City Military Administration to report on the work of air defenses. The attacks resulted in at least 34 casualties, with 7 children among the injured and 4 deaths. In Mykolaiv, the death toll from a Russian attack rose by two, according to the State Emergency Service. Rescue workers are still clearing rubble in several areas. In Kherson, a 42-year-old man was injured by a drone strike. "The attacks are unacceptable," stated a spokesperson for the Kyiv City Military Administration. "The innocent people of Ukraine are suffering needlessly." Donald Trump, in a statement to Associated Press, expressed his dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin's actions, blaming him for the attacks and the resulting loss of life. The attacks highlight the ongoing conflict and the human cost of war.