Ukraine Zelensky Condemns “Pure Terrorism” as Russia Launches One of Its Largest Attacks on Ukraine

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Zelensky Condemns “Pure Terrorism” as Russia Launches One of Its Largest Attacks on Ukraine

 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin for what he described as “pure terrorism” following a devastating overnight assault on Ukraine. The attack, which included more than 440 drones and 32 missiles, left at least 15 people dead and 116 others wounded across multiple cities.

 

 

“This was one of the most horrific attacks of the war,” Zelensky said, speaking in the aftermath of the assault. Ukrainian officials confirmed that 14 people were killed in Kyiv alone, while another fatality was reported in the southern port city of Odesa. “Such attacks are pure terrorism. And the whole world, the United States, and Europe must finally respond as a civilised society responds to terrorists,” the Ukrainian leader urged, emphasizing the need for decisive international action. He also noted that emergency responders were still trying to locate victims trapped beneath the rubble.

 

 

The barrage, which Ukrainian officials said was one of the largest since the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022, destroyed a nine-storey residential building in Kyiv. Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, said 14 lives were lost in the capital and 99 people were injured.

Emergency workers remained at the site through the night, searching for survivors amid the wreckage of dozens of ruined apartments.

 

In Odesa, drone strikes killed one person and injured 17, according to Oleh Kiper, who heads the regional administration. The overnight bombardment spanned several hours, sending shockwaves across the country and raising alarms about the increasing intensity of Russia’s military campaign.

 

The attack came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that removing Russia from the G8 was a strategic blunder, hinting that the exclusion may have contributed to the current war. “This was a big mistake,” Trump said, suggesting that Russia’s 2022 invasion might not have occurred had Moscow remained part of the prominent group of industrialized nations. “Putin speaks to me. He doesn’t speak to anybody else ... he’s not a happy person about it,” Trump added.

 

Meanwhile, the United Kingdom, alongside its G7 partners, is preparing to introduce a new round of sanctions targeting Russia. The move aims to escalate economic pressure on Moscow and cut off funds fueling its war machine. "We are finalising a further sanctions package – and I want to work with all of our G7 partners to squeeze Russia’s energy revenues and reduce the funds they are able to pour into their illegal war," said British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in a statement.

 

 

The UK has already sanctioned more than 2,300 individuals, entities, and ships since Russia’s invasion began. Sir Keir stressed the importance of maintaining and intensifying this pressure. "We should take this moment to increase economic pressure and show President (Vladimir) Putin it is in his – and Russia’s interests – to demonstrate he is serious about peace."

 

As Ukraine reels from the latest wave of destruction, calls for stronger global action continue to grow louder, with Zelensky at the forefront, urging allies not to let such acts of violence go unanswered.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Independent  2025-06-18

 

 

[Tug]

God I wish we had a real American in the White House…just breaks my heart 

[dinsdale]

Took a while but I reckon this was Putin's retaliation for the "operation spiderweb" drone attack. Meanwhile on the battlefield Russian troops are making large (in the context of the ground war) advances. Note: No cheering for Putin going on with my comment. 

[impulse]

Putin has just shown Zelensky that he can obliterate Ukraine, but he's been holding back because that's not his goal.  He already has what he set out to do.

 

It's time for the dying to stop and the rebuilding to begin.  Long past time. 

 

If Zelensky keeps sniping around the edges, he'll force Putin to take more of Ukraine.

 

 

[freedomnow]

Putin blowing his load one last time before he has to zip up his trousers.

[FlorC]

If this is Putin's retaliation for the "operation spiderweb" drone attack , it is not enough.

The damage the Ukranians did is too big.

[klauskunkel]

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

“Putin speaks to me. He doesn’t speak to anybody else ...” Trump added.

 

He also speaks to Xi and Kim, looks like they could start a game of Bridge.

[Eric Loh]

11 hours ago, Social Media said:

14 lives were lost in the capital

Among the 14 killed was an 62 years old American who died after suffering shrapnel wounds. Crickets from the man who caressed the American flag.

[frank83628]

Poor Z man, perhaps you sholdnt have escelated tensions with that drone & bridge attack. Sum num nah, best you kick out those western war hawks. 

[johng]

8 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

an 62 years old American

Sorry but what was the “American“

doing in a war zone for the last couple of years ? 

[frank83628]

6 hours ago, impulse said:

Putin has just shown Zelensky that he can obliterate Ukraine, but he's been holding back because that's not his goal.  He already has what he set out to do.

 

It's time for the dying to stop and the rebuilding to begin.  Long past time. 

 

If Zelensky keeps sniping around the edges, he'll force Putin to take more of Ukraine.

 

 

Funny all the lamestream clowns here been saying that Russia was out of money, doomed, no potatoes or food, using donkeys..... 

 

[Eric Loh]

9 minutes ago, johng said:

Sorry but what was the “American“

doing in a war zone for the last couple of years ? 

Living a peaceful life until Putin invaded Ukraine and bombed Kyiv discriminately. TACO Trump couldnt even mustered the courage to condemn Putin and regret the lost of an American life. Make America great from the big fake. 

[RayC]

4 hours ago, FlorC said:

If this is Putin's retaliation for the "operation spiderweb" drone attack , it is not enough.

The damage the Ukranians did is too big.

 

How many dead Ukrainians does it take to satisfy you?

[RayC]

8 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Took a while but I reckon this was Putin's retaliation for the "operation spiderweb" drone attack. Meanwhile on the battlefield Russian troops are making large (in the context of the ground war) advances. Note: No cheering for Putin going on with my comment. 

 

Unfortunately, You are almost certainly correct. 

 

You aren't cheering for Putin and/or celebrating the deaths of ordinary Ukrainian civilians but that is more than can be said for certain other posters.

[johng]

20 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Living a peaceful life until Putin invaded Ukraine

He had a couple of years to evecuate.

[Eric Loh]

1 minute ago, johng said:

He had a couple of years to evecuate.

Why evacuate? Trump promised to end the war in less than a day. 

[BLMFem]

51 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Poor Z man, perhaps you sholdnt have escelated tensions with that drone & bridge attack. Sum num nah, best you kick out those western war hawks. 

Best to kick out the orcs and deal with Sauron, once and for all.

[johng]

12 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Why evacuate? Trump promised to end the war in less than a day. 

Well yeah but he still had plenty of time before Trump took office.

[BLMFem]

40 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Funny all the lamestream clowns here been saying that Russia was out of money, doomed, no potatoes or food, using donkeys..... 

 

Is 'donkey' what they call useful...ahem, "individuals" that support him on social media, Dima?

[frank83628]

Just now, BLMFem said:

Best to kick out the orcs and deal with Sauron, once and for all.

Go, put those warrior finger tips on a rifle trigger instead of the keyboard you sit behind, join problem farang.

If you set up a go fund me, I will donate to your ticket

[transam]

Just now, frank83628 said:

Go, put those warrior finger tips on a rifle trigger instead of the keyboard you sit behind, join problem farang.

If you set up a go fund me, I will donate to your ticket

Says the bloke who won't go and help his hero Putin out.............😒

[Eric Loh]

7 minutes ago, johng said:

Well yeah but he still had plenty of time before Trump took office.

Before the bombing not so intensive. Got worse after Trump took office. Putin showing the middle finger at TACO Trump.

[connda]

But but but - Everyone knows that Russia is losing the Ukraine War badly.  Ukraine is chasing Ivan back to the Urals with his terrorist Cossack tail between his legs.  Ukraine should demand Russia's Unconditional Surrender immediately - or else.  The terms of surrender will only be more harsh if Putin refuses the immediate unconditional surrender. 

🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine!!!

[BLMFem]

2 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Go, put those warrior finger tips on a rifle trigger instead of the keyboard you sit behind, join problem farang.

If you set up a go fund me, I will donate to your ticket

That's very kind of you, Dima. I am, however, not a skint Russian troll running from the draft so can afford my own ticket.

If you can spare a few Rubles I would urge you to donate to the worthiest cause around at the moment. That can be done e.g. on Twitter using the hashtag;

#GetPutinNoMatterWhat. 

Thanks, mate!

[Eric Loh]

7 minutes ago, connda said:

But but but - Everyone knows that Russia is losing the Ukraine War badly.  Ukraine is chasing Ivan back to the Urals with his terrorist Cossack tail between his legs.  Ukraine should demand Russia's Unconditional Surrender immediately - or else.  The terms of surrender will only be more harsh if Putin refuses the immediate unconditional surrender. 

🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine!!!

And Zalensky know exactly where the so-called dictator is hiding but is safe there - he is not going to take him out (kill!), at least not now. Thank you for your attention to this matter Putin".  

[Summerinsiam]

Fifteen killed in Ukraine, the west is outraged and according to Zelenskey, who appears to be stuck in a loop, its ' pure terrorism'. Yesterday, over fifty starving civilians were massacred by the Israelis in Gaza while desperately trying to get food, and it barely made the news. The Israeli's also started bombing Iran on the basis of an unproven hypothetical threat, that was contradicted by American intelligence, thereby attacking a sovereign nation  and clearly violating international law, very much like Putin did in Ukraine. Israel was not defending itself and has long had a secret nuclear arsenal that it refuses to acknowledge.  Western hypocrisy anyone?