Foreign Policy

Russia’s Relentless Assault on Ukraine Reveals Western Weakness and Risks U.S. Security

By National Security Desk | July 21, 2025

A massive Russian strike using over 420 drones and multiple ballistic missiles left several dead in Ukraine, underscoring the urgent need for America to support robust defense capabilities that protect freedom abroad—and at home.

In a grim reminder that global threats refuse to pause, Russia launched a massive coordinated assault on Ukraine last night, deploying more than 420 drones and over 20 missiles targeting critical regions including Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Ivano-Frankivsk. At least two Ukrainians lost their lives amid this brutal barrage — one victim in the capital city itself — while fifteen others were wounded. The scale and intensity of this attack demonstrate an alarming escalation in Moscow's military aggression. Ukrainian air defenses valiantly intercepted approximately 200 Shahed drones and all ballistic missiles launched, but the sheer volume overwhelmed their systems enough to...

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