After President Donald Trump took office in January, Russia more than doubled its drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, according to BBC Verify. Between January and July, over 27,000 munitions were launched—more than twice the number fired in the last six months of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Trump pledged to end the conflict quickly and called for a ceasefire, but his administration paused military aid to Ukraine twice, drawing criticism. Although early diplomatic talks in February briefly slowed attacks, Russian strikes soon surged again, including a record 748 missiles and drones fired on 9 July.
Ukraine now faces near-daily bombardments, forcing residents to live under constant fear. Despite Trump’s efforts, the attacks continue to escalate, BBC reported.
