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The Journal
6 days ago
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- The Journal
Two killed and 27 wounded after Russia drops 500kg bomb on Ukrainian frontline town
A RUSSIAN STRIKE on a central square in Ukraine's frontline town of Dobropillia has killed at least two people and wounded 27, authorities have said. It comes just two days after US President Donald Trump threatened his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin with 'severe' secondary tariffs on Moscow's trading partners if it did not end the war. Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine early today, defying Trump's call to reach a peace deal within 50 days or face severe sanctions. According to regional authorities, Russia dropped a 500-kilogramme bomb on Dobropillia, which is located in the east of the country just 20 kilometres from the frontline. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said rescue operations were underway in Dobropillia after the bomb strike that had targeted 'an ordinary shop and shopping pavilions.' He called the attack 'horrific, senseless terror' and said 'there is no military sense in their strikes.' Rescue operations are underway in Dobropillia, Donetsk Region, after a Russian bomb hit a local store. The number of victims is not yet confirmed. This is horrendous, dumb Russian terror. Simply an attempt to kill as many as possible. Russia is all about vile strikes like this. — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 16, 2025 Vadym Filashkin, head of Ukraine's embattled Donetsk region, said two people were killed and 27 wounded. Advertisement Filashkin published footage of the square, with several fires and low-rise buildings severely damaged and covered in rubble. He said the rush hour attack hit 54 shops and 13 buildings around the crowded square. Officials said rescue workers clearing the rubble could find more victims. Dobropillia is a quiet town not far from the eastern Ukraine frontline that has faced regular attacks throughout Russia's invasion. Russia has stepped up its summer campaign in recent weeks as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall. All the injured in Dobropillia have received qualified medical care. Local authorities, police, and emergency services are on-site — the search and rescue operation continues. — Вадим Філашкін / Vadym Filashkin (@filashkin) July 16, 2025 Speaking on Monday, Trump said he was 'disappointed' in Putin, who has kept attacking Ukraine as though the two leaders' phone conversations 'didn't mean anything.' Some two dozen people were wounded across Ukraine in other night-time Russian attacks, officials said. In Russia, officials said one person was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Voronezh, some 200 kilometres from Ukraine's border. Reshuffle in Kyiv The attacks came as Zelenskyy unveiled a government reshuffle – replacing his prime minister and defence minister as he aims to breathe new life into his team, with no end of the war in sight. Related Reads Trump threatens Putin with 'severe' secondary tariffs if no Ukraine ceasefire within 50 days US to send air defence missiles to Ukraine, but Trump claims Europe is footing the bill Russia takes over more villages in Ukraine as it continues efforts to break through front line Ukraine's new prime minister will be Yulia Svyrydenko – an economy minister known for finalising a crucial natural resources deal with the United States. Zelenskyy has indicated that Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, who had taken part in negotiations with Russia, will be the next Ukrainian ambassador to Washington. The outgoing prime minister, Denys Shmygal, will take over the defence ministry brief, Zelenskyy has said. In Brussels, the European Commission today proposed establishing a fund of up to €100 billion to support Kyiv, calling it a 'long-term commitment to Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction.' The EU's anti-crime bodies Europol and Eurojust said they had coordinated an international operation to dismantle a pro-Russian hacking group accused of launching thousands of online attacks against Ukraine and its allies. The operation, they said, involved 12 countries and led to the arrest of two people – in France and Spain. © AFP 2025
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Russian strike on Ukraine's Dobropillia ravages busy town square
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Russia dropped a 500kg bomb on the Ukrainian town of Dobropillia, which is just 20km from the front line. KYIV - Russian airstrike on a central square in the front-line town of Dobropillia on July 16 killed one person and wounded more than 20, with more casualties feared trapped under the debris, authorities said. Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late on July 15 and early on July 16, defying calls by US President Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. Mr Trump on July 14 threatened to impose severe sanctions against Moscow unless it reached a peace settlement within 50 days to end its three-year war on Ukraine. According to regional authorities, Russia dropped a 500kg bomb on Dobropillia, which is just 20km from the front line. 'Updated information on the shelling of person killed and 21 wounded,' Mr Vadym Filashkin, of the Donestk regional administration, said on social media. He added that the rush hour attack hit 54 shops and 13 buildings around the crowded square. 'It is likely that people are still trapped under the rubble, and the search for survivors continues.' Ukrainian and Russian officials last met for direct peace talks more than a month ago, and no further meetings have been scheduled despite the Kremlin saying it is open to contacts. Russia fired at least 400 drones at Ukraine between late on July 15 and early on July 16, as well as an Iskander ballistic missile launched from Ukraine's Russian-occupied Crimea peninsula, the Ukrainian air force said. The attacks killed one and left dozens injured on top of the Dobropillia toll, according to Ukrainian authorities. Russia has stepped up its summer campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall. Its army has pushed ahead on the battlefield, while pounding Ukraine with drone, artillery and missile strikes. Mr Trump said July 14 he had struck a deal with Nato to supply more US air defence systems and weapons to Ukraine, citing his frustration with Russia's refusal to accept a ceasefire. AFP
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
‘Call the Ayatollah': Trump ally gives BRUTAL hint at what would happen to Putin if he ignores 50-day peace deadline
A SENATOR has given a brutal hint at what would happen if mad Vladimir Putin were to ignore the 50-day peace deadline - telling the tyrant to "call the Ayatollah". Russia has been stepping up its summer offensive campaign as Washington-mediated Advertisement 9 A Russian drone attack hit Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine Credit: Alamy 9 Kharkiv suffered a massive drone attack Credit: East2West 9 Russia launched a large-scale strike on Vinnytsia Credit: East2West 9 Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine Credit: AP Explosions rocked Ukrainian cities overnight after And amidst the deadly chaos, Republican senator Graham made a chilling warning to mad Vlad that He said on X: "If Putin and others are wondering what happens on day 51, I would suggest they call the Ayatollah. "If I were a country buying cheap Russian oil , propping up Putin's war machine, I would take President Trump at his word." Advertisement read more news The clearest sign yet that He said had struck a deal with Nato to supply key American air defence systems and weapons to Ukraine. Trump vowed to send weapons compromising of "everything" in his arsenal in order to The US President also threatened Russia with Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive Prior to the announcement, Senator Graham told Axios the US President was Don has since shared that the first Patriot systems intended for Ukraine "are already being shipped" to allies. Upon being asked which countries the missiles are coming from, Trump said they were arriving from Germany. He added that he hadn't spoken to Putin in two days, where he confirmed his intention to send weapons to help Ukraine - including the deadly Patriot systems. Advertisement 9 9 Trump with his press secretary Karoline Leavitt Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Ukrainian firefighters try to extinguish the fires following the Russian attack on Shostka community killing two people Credit: Getty 9 A view of the damage following the Russian attack on Shostka Credit: Getty Advertisement 9 Russia's President Vladimir Putin applauds during an event last week Credit: AFP Another of the proposed weapons which could be included in the package deal is America's joint air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles (JASSM). On Tuesday, however, he ruled out sending long-range missiles to Ukraine despite reports claiming the US would give Kyiv weapons that could Upon being asked whether the US would deliver deep-strike munitions to the war-torn nation, he clarified: "No, we're not looking to do that." Advertisement He also warned Ukraine against attacking the Russian capital, adding: "I'm on nobody's side. You know whose side I'm on? Humanity's side." The President has spent the first seven months of his White House return urging both sides to come to the negotiating table. But a snarling Putin has always declined and instead ramped up his ground and aerial offensives across Ukraine. And the Advertisement They are said to have mocked the warning, with sources revealing they may now demand even more Ukrainian territory instead of laying down arms. Russia will instead keep terrorising Ukrainian civilians during the seven-week period instead of surrendering in any form, they added. A bombshell report claimed that Trump asked Zelensky if he can 'Really p****d' Trump gives Putin 50-day ultimatum as he unveils major plan The US President asked: "Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? Can you hit St Petersburg too?", according to the Advertisement Zelensky responded: "Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons." But Trump soon pushed back on the reports of him enquiring about Ukraine's next targets. He told reporters that he has actually warned Zelensky to not even think about attacking Moscow if he ever wants the conflict to end. Trump did not directly mention the FT report but the White House did. Advertisement Press secretary Karoline Leavitt argued Trump's words were taken out of context as the President "was merely asking a question, not encouraging further killing". She continued, in a statement to the : "He's working tirelessly to stop the killing and end this war." It comes after the US President shared with the broadcaster he was Asked if he trusted Putin, Trump said after a long pause: 'I trust almost nobody to be honest with you.' Advertisement Overnight, Ukraine's Air Force made numerous alerts that Russian drones were targeting Kyiv alongside other regions - with a warning even issued of the threat of ballistic missile strikes . Eight people were wounded in strikes on Ukraine's central region of Vinnytsia, as large-scale fires erupted after civilian industrial facilities were hit. Three people were also wounded in an attack on Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv. And a 17-year-old boy has been left fighting for his life after missile and drone strikes destroyed an industrial building in south-central Kryvyi Rig - the birthplace of brave leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Advertisement Oleksandr Vilkul, the mayor of the city, wrote on Telegram: "This has never happened before. "A ballistic missile and 28 Shaheds simultaneously." Meanwhile three people were tragically killed in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, local authorities say. What have experts said of Trump's sending long-range weapons to Ukraine? By Sayan Bose, Foreign News Reporter DONALD Trump sending long-range weapons to Ukraine could be a game-changer for the war by helping halt Vladimir Putin's nightly blitzes, experts said. Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a decorated Mr de Bretton-Gordon told The Sun: "These weapons can strike Moscow - over 400 miles from the border. That allows the Ukrainians to strike drone factory production and ammunition sites, and others. "So this will have both psychological as well as physical effects. "People in Moscow will realise that they potentially could be targeted. "And when you also add to it the American bombings on Iranian sites that were supposed to be impregnable, it shows that American missile and drone technology rather superior to the Russian air defence system." The former army chief said these weapons will put real pressure on Russia, adding: "The metric has now changed and Trump's decision could make a huge difference." Ex-military intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram told The Sun how these long-range weapons could help strike Russian missile and drone launchpads - the ones that are used to launch nightly attacks on Ukraine. He said: "The Ukrainians are already attacking to hit Russian military logistics, defence industry bases. "And with these sophisticated weapons, they will have increased capability of doing so. "It will impact the ability of the Russians to prosecute these increasingly large drone and rocket attacks on a nightly basis. "And then that's the best way for the Ukrainians to stop it."
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
‘Call the Ayatollah': Trump ally gives BRUTAL hint at what would happen to Putin if he ignores 50-day peace deadline
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SENATOR has given a brutal hint at what would happen if mad Vladimir Putin were to ignore the 50-day peace deadline - telling the tyrant to "call the Ayatollah". Russia has been stepping up its summer offensive campaign as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall - infuriating the US President, Senator Lindsey Graham revealed. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 A Russian drone attack hit Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine Credit: Alamy 9 Kharkiv suffered a massive drone attack Credit: East2West 9 Russia launched a large-scale strike on Vinnytsia Credit: East2West 9 Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine Credit: AP Explosions rocked Ukrainian cities overnight after Vlad launched waves of drones and missiles across the war-torn nation in the latest sign the tyrant is avoiding peace. And amidst the deadly chaos, Republican senator Graham made a chilling warning to mad Vlad that Russia would face the same fate as Iran if he doesn't adhere to Trump's 50-day ultimatum. He said on X: "If Putin and others are wondering what happens on day 51, I would suggest they call the Ayatollah. "If I were a country buying cheap Russian oil, propping up Putin's war machine, I would take President Trump at his word." The clearest sign yet that Trump is done playing diplomatic games with Putin came on Monday. He said had struck a deal with Nato to supply key American air defence systems and weapons to Ukraine. Trump vowed to send weapons compromising of "everything" in his arsenal in order to get Putin back into line after weeks of the tyrant incessantly bombing Ukraine. The US President also threatened Russia with blistering tariffs and sanctions if Putin doesn't agree to a peace deal within 50 days. Prior to the announcement, Senator Graham told Axios the US President was "really p****d at Putin" and revealed Trump's move would be "very aggressive". Don has since shared that the first Patriot systems intended for Ukraine "are already being shipped" to allies. Upon being asked which countries the missiles are coming from, Trump said they were arriving from Germany. He added that he hadn't spoken to Putin in two days, where he confirmed his intention to send weapons to help Ukraine - including the deadly Patriot systems. 9 9 Trump with his press secretary Karoline Leavitt Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Ukrainian firefighters try to extinguish the fires following the Russian attack on Shostka community killing two people Credit: Getty 9 A view of the damage following the Russian attack on Shostka Credit: Getty 9 Russia's President Vladimir Putin applauds during an event last week Credit: AFP Another of the proposed weapons which could be included in the package deal is America's joint air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles (JASSM). On Tuesday, however, he ruled out sending long-range missiles to Ukraine despite reports claiming the US would give Kyiv weapons that could strike as far as Moscow. Upon being asked whether the US would deliver deep-strike munitions to the war-torn nation, he clarified: "No, we're not looking to do that." He also warned Ukraine against attacking the Russian capital, adding: "I'm on nobody's side. You know whose side I'm on? Humanity's side." The President has spent the first seven months of his White House return urging both sides to come to the negotiating table. But a snarling Putin has always declined and instead ramped up his ground and aerial offensives across Ukraine. And the Kremlin's reaction to Trump's latest posture proves he may be set to snub the 50-day deadline. They are said to have mocked the warning, with sources revealing they may now demand even more Ukrainian territory instead of laying down arms. Russia will instead keep terrorising Ukrainian civilians during the seven-week period instead of surrendering in any form, they added. A bombshell report claimed that Trump asked Zelensky if he can "make them [Russia] feel the pain" when the pair held a phone call at the start of the month. 'Really p****d' Trump gives Putin 50-day ultimatum as he unveils major plan The US President asked: "Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? Can you hit St Petersburg too?", according to the Financial Times, citing two sources. Zelensky responded: "Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons." But Trump soon pushed back on the reports of him enquiring about Ukraine's next targets. He told reporters that he has actually warned Zelensky to not even think about attacking Moscow if he ever wants the conflict to end. Trump did not directly mention the FT report but the White House did. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt argued Trump's words were taken out of context as the President "was merely asking a question, not encouraging further killing". She continued, in a statement to the BBC: "He's working tirelessly to stop the killing and end this war." It comes after the US President shared with the broadcaster he was 'disappointed but not done with' mad Vlad. Asked if he trusted Putin, Trump said after a long pause: 'I trust almost nobody to be honest with you.' Overnight, Ukraine's Air Force made numerous alerts that Russian drones were targeting Kyiv alongside other regions - with a warning even issued of the threat of ballistic missile strikes. Eight people were wounded in strikes on Ukraine's central region of Vinnytsia, as large-scale fires erupted after civilian industrial facilities were hit. Three people were also wounded in an attack on Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv. And a 17-year-old boy has been left fighting for his life after missile and drone strikes destroyed an industrial building in south-central Kryvyi Rig - the birthplace of brave leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Oleksandr Vilkul, the mayor of the city, wrote on Telegram: "This has never happened before. "A ballistic missile and 28 Shaheds simultaneously." Meanwhile three people were tragically killed in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, local authorities say.
Al-Ahram Weekly
7 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
At least 12 injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine - War in Ukraine
At least 12 people were wounded in Russian overnight strikes on Ukraine, local authorities said Wednesday. The attacks came after US President Donald Trump gave Moscow 50 days to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. Eight people were wounded in strikes on Ukraine's central region of Vinnytsia, the regional military administration said on social media. Three people were also wounded in an attack on Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv, the region's governor Oleg Synegubov said on Telegram. And a 17-year-old boy was fighting for his life after Russian missile and drone strikes destroyed an industrial building in south-central Kryvyi Rig, the city's mayor said on Telegram. "This has never happened before. A ballistic missile and 28 Shaheds simultaneously," Oleksandr Vilkul, the mayor of the city, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown, wrote on Telegram. He confirmed the teenage boy suffered a wound to his abdomen and was receiving medical treatment. Three people were killed in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, according to local authorities. Russia has been stepping up its summer offensive campaign as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall, claiming more ground in eastern Ukraine while pounding it with combined drone, artillery and missile strikes. Trump said he had struck a deal with NATO to supply American air defence systems and weapons to Ukraine and threatened Russia with tariffs and sanctions, as he grows frustrated with Russian leader Vladimir Putin for rejecting a ceasefire and intensifying attacks. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
