Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval on Thursday following a deadly wave of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. The attacks, which occurred in the early hours of April 24, 2025, resulted in the deaths of at least nine civilians and left dozens more injured. Ukrainian emergency crews were seen working tirelessly at the scene, rescuing survivors and tending to the wounded amidst the rubble of destroyed residential buildings.
In a rare and pointed social media post directed at Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump voiced his frustration:
“I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV,” he wrote. “Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE!”
The former president’s remarks come amid growing international concern over the continued escalation of violence in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, now in its fourth year. Eyewitness images from Kyiv show a deeply shaken populace—residents standing in disbelief before crumbling apartment complexes and a young girl visibly distressed as she passes the wreckage of her home.
The April 24 assault is being described as one of the deadliest attacks on Kyiv since the beginning of the Russian invasion. Emergency services continue to respond to the aftermath, while global leaders renew calls for a ceasefire and a return to negotiations.
