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Russian drone attacks shake Kyiv: air alert throughout Ukraine!
On June 8, 2025, massive Russian drone strikes hit Kiev while Lithuania's president criticized sanctions against Russia.
Russian drone attacks shake Kyiv: air alert throughout Ukraine!
Late in the evening of June 8, 2025, Kyiv became the target of massive Russian drone attacks. As the Ukrainian Air Force and the regional military administration announced, an air alert was triggered early due to sightings of drones. These attacks took place not only in Kiev, but also led to states of alarm in other cities in Ukraine, such as Sumy, Chernihiv, Poltava, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk. At this point there was no information about possible damage or casualties. This was reported by, among others, zvw.de.
The current situation in and around Kiev reflects the intense conflict between Russia and Ukraine. These attacks are part of a larger pattern that has emerged in recent months. The constant threat of explosive attacks has severely tested civilians and military forces. It remains to be seen how the Ukrainian armed forces will respond to this new wave of airstrikes.
Criticism of sanctions
Nauseda called for more comprehensive measures in the planned 18th sanctions package, particularly against energy companies that support the Russian state budget. These include companies such as Nord Stream, Rosatom, Gazprom and Lukoil. He also advocates for the exclusion of Russian banks from the Swift international payment system and for sanctions against ships in the so-called shadow fleet that help Russia evade sanctions.
Security risks for Europe
Nauseda also warns that Europe could be perceived as weak if these measures are not taken. He emphasizes that Russia will not limit itself to Ukraine, which poses a serious security risk to NATO. As a neighbor of Belarus, an ally of Russia, Nauseda highlights the need to stand together and make bold decisions.
These developments show the importance of international solidarity and the rapid implementation of measures to ensure security in Europe. The continued attacks on Ukraine underscore the continued urgency to take the situation seriously and act decisively.