- Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian nuclear-capable bombers and railway infrastructure, prompting a massive Russian retaliatory assault, raising fears of broader war.
- Putin warned of forceful retaliation and Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian military sites, framing it as necessary retaliation.
- U.S. President Trump criticized Ukraine’s aggressive moves, stating they gave Putin justification to escalate, highlighting the conflict’s fragile balance.
- Strikes on Russia’s strategic bombers heightened nuclear escalation concerns, while peace talks remain deadlocked with no ceasefire in sight.
- Civilian casualties mounted on both sides, underscoring the war’s brutality, as Zelensky urged stronger Western support to counter Russian aggression.
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has taken a dangerous turn, as Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian nuclear-capable bombers and railway sabotage inside Russia triggered a massive retaliatory assault by Moscow.
But according to U.S. President Donald Trump, Moscow’s retaliation against Ukrainian positions is perfectly justified. He warned that Kyiv’s aggressive moves had given Russian President Vladimir Putin a legitimate reason to escalate. The latest developments raise fears of a broader conflict, underscoring the fragility of peace efforts and the high-stakes gamble of Ukraine’s strategy.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, June 6, Trump expressed frustration with Ukraine’s escalation. He said Kyiv had effectively handed Putin a justification for a brutal counterstrike. The real estate mogul emphasized that he “didn’t like” the move, predicting it would provoke a harsh Russian response.
Two days earlier on Wednesday, June 4, Putin warned in phone call with Trump that Russia would respond forcefully to Ukraine’s “terrorist acts.” True enough, Russian forces launched a massive missile and drone barrage early Friday.
The strike hit Ukrainian defense factories, drone production sites and military training centers. The Russian Ministry of Defense framed the operation as a necessary retaliation, claiming it only targeted military assets.
But prior to the Friday strike, Ukraine launched coordinated drone attacks on multiple Russian airbases. Kyiv’s attack targeted long-range bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons, a critical component of Russia’s strategic deterrent.
These strikes, along with the bombing of railway bridges in western Russia, killed at least seven civilians and injured over 120, including children. Moscow labeled the railway attacks as terrorism, accusing Kyiv of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure. (Related: Ukraine-linked sabotage suspected as Russian bridges collapse, killing civilians in coordinated attacks.)
Ukraine’s provocative strikes and the risk of a bigger war
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has evolved from a territorial dispute into a grinding war of attrition with global implications. Ukraine, backed by Western arms and intelligence, has increasingly taken the fight into Russian territory, betting that asymmetric strikes will weaken Moscow’s resolve. But Russia’s latest retaliation demonstrates that Putin remains willing to escalate, especially when his strategic assets like nuclear-capable bombers are threatened.
The strikes on Russia’s nuclear triad have raised concerns about unintended escalation. Meanwhile, peace talks remain stalled, with Russia rejecting Ukraine’s demand for an unconditional ceasefire. Trump’s recent ultimatum to Putin, threatening a shift in U.S. policy if Moscow drags its feet, has so far gone unenforced – leaving the diplomatic path uncertain.
Ukraine reported at least six deaths and 80 injuries from Russia’s Friday bombardment, with residential areas in Kyiv and other cities hit. The attacks underscore the war’s brutal toll on civilians, even as both sides claim to target only military objectives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western nations to increase pressure on Russia, warning that hesitation only prolongs the bloodshed.
The latest exchange of strikes marks a dangerous escalation in the conflict, with Ukraine pushing deeper into Russian territory and Moscow responding with overwhelming force. Trump’s warning that Zelensky “gave Putin a reason” to intensify the war reflects the precarious reality. Neither side appears willing to back down, and every provocation risks triggering a wider conflagration.
Watch this video about Russia retaliating against Ukraine’s biggest drone attack on Moscow.
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Sources include:
RT.com
BBC.com
Reuters.com
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