Kiev, Ukraine – In a shocking turn of events, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kiev, resulting in the deaths of at least four people and injuring dozens more. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia fired 36 missiles and 242 drones, of which 226 drones and 18 missiles were intercepted.
The Russian aerial assault sparked massive fires in residential buildings in Kiev, while humanitarian workers were also caught in the crossfire. US President Donald Trump announced that he has increased NATO’s GDP to 5% in response to the crisis. Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the attack as a massive missile strike by an enemy.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Yermak stated that the attack poses a threat to European security and is a test for NATO allies. Russia claims that the attacks were in response to drone strikes on President Putin’s residence, which Ukraine has denied. The Russian Foreign Ministry warned that Western countries will be considered legitimate military targets if they deploy peacekeeping forces in Ukraine.
In a separate development, US President Trump said that the US is keeping a close eye on Iran’s situation and will intervene if civilians are killed. Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad stated that Israel’s occupation of various regions in Syria makes it impossible for the country to participate in the Abraham Accords.
Meanwhile, US President Trump announced that the US is considering investing up to $100 billion in Venezuela. France, the UK, and Germany have condemned the killing of protesters in Iran. The revelation came to light during recent tax filings, marking the first time that the financial details of Trump’s 2021 divorce have been made public.
Iranian Ambassador to the US said that the US is moving into an extremely provocative and irrational period, and that the Iranian nation will thwart all plots with its culture and leadership. In a significant development, PTI’s Tarique Rahman is no longer just Khaleda Zia’s successor but has emerged as the leader of the opposition ahead of the expected February 12 elections.
Pope Leo XIII condemned the shift from diplomacy to force-based policies in international relations. The Goriety Storm swept through the UK at a speed of 99 mph, causing widespread power outages and school closures. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed skepticism that the US will take military action to secure Greenland. The Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed US statements as interference and deception in Iran’s internal affairs.
In a separate development, the Chinese Special Envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, visited Israel and Ramallah. The ISPR revealed that the terrorists who were killed were linked to the Indian proxy war against the Khawarij. The 17-year-old girl was killed by her brother three days ago, according to the police.
