Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after latest Trump-Putin phone call J

[riversedge]

Source: cnn



Jessie Yeung, Victoria Butenko, Svitlana Vlasova, Gul Tuysuz, Michael Rios and Kit Maher,

Updated 4:13 AM EDT, Fri July 4, 2025


.............. In recent weeks, Russia has launched near-nightly air attacks on Ukraine involving hundreds of missiles and drones. Earlier this week Ukraine’s foreign minister said that in June alone, Russia launched over 330 missiles, including nearly 80 ballistic missiles, 5,000 combat drones, and 5,000 gliding bombs against Ukraine.

Before Friday, the last record-setting night of attacks came just five days ago – when Russia fired 537 drones and missiles at Ukraine.

On Thursday, Trump held a nearly hour-long call with Putin and voiced frustration afterward about the stalled ceasefire negotiations.

“We had a call. It was a pretty long call. We talked about a lot of things, including Iran and we also talked about, as you know, the war with Ukraine,” Trump said. “I’m not happy about that.” .........................................................

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/03/europe/kyiv-ukraine-strikes-trump-putin-talks-intl-hnk

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[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Why record numbers now? Seems like desperation. It's not as if Russia's economy is doing well

When there are recruitment problems, it is easier to toss missiles and drones. (Can't see the X content)

[riversedge]

2. Putin is testing the West and slapping Trump's cheek. ....

I do think it is significant that Putin attacked right after phone call from Trump!!



Putin is testing the West and slapping Trump’s cheek.
The outcome of reactions may change the course.

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[riversedge]

3. Poland calls for urgent air defense deliveries to Ukraine after Russians bomb the Polish consulate.

Poland calls for urgent air defense deliveries to Ukraine after Russians bomb the Polish consulate.

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Last night,Russia attacked #Ukraine with 500 aerial targets: 539 drones, Kinzhal missile, six ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles.

#Kyiv was the main target.

As of now, 23 people injured by the attack.

The massive Russian attack took place right after Putin talked with President Trump.

— Anton Gerashchenko (@antongerashchenko.bsky.social) 2025-07-04T07:00:10.591Z

[riversedge]

4. "Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine on "day 1" - today is day 164 of the second Trump presidency"

Donald Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine on "day 1" - today is day 164 of the second Trump presidency.

Not sure what happened...
@POTUS

@realDonaldTrump

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[ancianita]

5. I hope and pray that NATO members will help Ukraine's rescue & recovery, and that NATO's intelligence & weaponry

will enable Ukraine's military to hit drone sources and missile sites inside Russia -- ideally to bomb the Kremlin directly.

[rzemanfl]

12. Bookmarking.

[BoRaGard]

6. Make no mistake: Pooty and the G.O.P. felon, Krasnov, are in league with dark forces

[FredGarvin]

7. If only Ukraine had allies like North Korea and Iran

Iranian drones have been raining down on Ukrainian cities for years.

It's only going to get more hellish for Ukrainians as the USA has depleted resources to counter Iranian military spending.

Where did those US defense spending trillion$ go?

unreal how garbage the US has become

[Bayard]

20. Iran bombs Ukraine?

[hunter]

9. Hey bro, you gonna retaliate if I launch record number of drones at Ukraine?

TRUMP: Of course not, you're the MAN!

PUTIN: Yeah, and don't forget it.

TRUMP: Hey, got any tips on deploying my new army of ICE guys? Which churches should I hit first? Those rainbow flag flying faggots for sure! I think I'll start in my states. Those morons will eat it up... Hey, you still on the line???

[h2ebits]

10. Truth. Trump is trying to start WWIII.

[Evolve Dammit]

11. Ukraine does not deserve abandonment by the US. Putin is enabled and encouraged by that.

[flashman13]

13. I wish I was 50 years younger. I would saddle up and go to Ukraine to fight beside people

who are willing to fight for freedom and democracy. I am truly ashamed of the Republican MAGAt bastards that have sold us out to a cheap orange Russian whore.

[ffr]

14. I place blame where it belongs, on Trump voters. If you voted for Trump or any republican, blood is on your hands

you fucking cowards! How do you like your cheaper toothpick prices now? Was it worth it for the convenience of having cheaper palm oil or whatever trigger meme caused you to vote fascist?

[Kid Berwyn]

15. Trump is aiding the enemy.

Traitor.

[kkmarie]

16. After every call

That Krasnov has with putin another devastating attack on Ukraine happens. Every time.

[moniss]

17. Crumb The 1st probably gave Putin

targeting intel as well.

[wolfie001]

18. tRUMP is a stupid fat POS

[mpcamb]

19. trump greenlighted it for buddy Vladdie.

[oasis]

26. That's for sure.

[electric_blue68]

22. Putin & drumphf; Murderous Scum! Slava Ukraini!

[blue-wave]

23. This is a disgrace to the United States of America

It's not "America First." This is America dropping on the list toward the last spot. We have deserted an ally who was brutally invaded by one of our greatest enemies. Lady Liberty is hanging her head in shame.

[Robertmiller1220]

24. National Democratic Alliance

Putin must be defeated and overthrown. The Russian People are a Great People and Deserve Democracy like any Other People. If we can develop Fifth Column Forces in Russia and defeat Putin by establishing Russian Democracy, brave Ukraine would be saved and so would the Global Democracy Movement.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance_(Russia)

[Eliot Rosewater]

27. Accomplice to murder, the piece of shit is, he will kill us next

Seems like yesterday when I was screamed at for calling piece of shit a traitor, didn’t I know what treason meant!

Or when I said, Maga would kill American citizens gleefully.

[OverBurn]

28. Trump was probably giving Putin intel to help him out.