Contents
One of the Largest Strikes Since the War Began
Russia carried out one of the largest overnight assaults since the beginning of the conflict, unleashing 614 drones and missiles across Ukraine. The attack killed one person, injured dozens, and destroyed an American-owned electronics facility located less than an hour from two NATO borders, officials confirmed Thursday morning. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the strike as “very telling” in light of former President Donald Trump’s attempts to pressure Moscow to end its invasion.
“Last night, the Russian army set one of its insane anti-records,” Zelenskyy stated. “They targeted civilian infrastructure facilities, residential buildings, and our people.” He added that “several cruise missiles were lobbed against an American-owned enterprise in Zakarpattia,” calling it “a regular civilian business, supported by American investment, producing everyday items like coffee machines. And yet, it was also a target for the Russians. This is very telling.”
American-Owned Facility Targeted
The company hit in the strike was identified as Flex Ltd., which is headquartered in Austin, Texas, but operates worldwide. The firm confirmed that its Ukrainian facility only produces consumer goods, not military equipment.
“This facility does not produce, supply, or support any military equipment or defense-related components,” said company spokesperson Teresa Pham-Carsillo.
Pham-Carsillo explained that emergency procedures were followed immediately after the strike. “A few employees and contractors were injured, and six individuals remain in hospital and are receiving medical care,” she said. “We are providing them and their families all necessary support during this difficult time.” The extent of the destruction at the site is still being evaluated.
The attack occurred in Mukachevo, a city in Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region, which lies just 30 miles from Hungary and Slovakia—both NATO member states. Local reports indicated that 15 people were injured in the strike.
Scale of the Overnight Offensive
In total, Ukrainian officials confirmed that the massive strike included 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles, hitting numerous targets across the country. The White House did not immediately provide a reaction to the attack on the U.S.-owned business. However, on Tuesday, Trump commented on the broader situation, saying, “It’s possible that [Putin] doesn’t want to make a deal. We’re going to find out about President Putin in the next couple of weeks.”
NATO leaders have repeatedly questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to engage in meaningful negotiations, a sentiment that remained unresolved even after Trump’s recent in-person meeting with the Russian leader in Alaska.
International Response
France, which has been one of Ukraine’s strongest backers, emphasized that Russia’s actions contradict its claims of readiness to negotiate. A spokesperson for the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said the strikes show Moscow has no genuine intention to pursue peace.
“These attacks, the most massive in a month, illustrate Russia’s lack of any genuine intention to engage seriously in peace talks,” the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “France reiterates its support for President Trump’s initiative in favor of a just and lasting peace and will continue to work with determination alongside Ukraine and its partners.”
The overnight assault by Russia marked a significant escalation, hitting both Ukrainian infrastructure and a U.S.-owned civilian business near NATO territory. While international leaders continue to debate the prospects of peace negotiations, the scale of this attack and the targeting of civilian enterprises highlight ongoing concerns over Russia’s approach to the war and its willingness to engage in genuine dialogue.
