On the night of October 22, Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, deploying dozens of ballistic missiles. In response, former President Donald Trump commented on the ongoing conflict during a press briefing.
A journalist referenced statements from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting that the attack came shortly after special representative Steve Witkoff’s discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting that Putin’s intentions remain unchanged and he is not seeking peace. Trump remarked, “We’ll see how it all unfolds. This often happens.”
This exchange was part of Trump’s briefing, where he was later asked about Ukraine as he was leaving. A reporter questioned whether it was a mistake to delay the Starshield project for Ukraine, but Trump did not respond. He also declined to comment on whether he had requested Elon Musk to resume operations for that system.
Context
- According to the Ukrainian Air Force, on the night of October 22, the Russian military targeted Ukraine with Iskander-M and S-400 missiles, as well as 210 strike drones. The primary focus of the assault was Kyiv, where air defense forces intercepted 181 drones and confirmed hits on 32 locations.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha indicated that Russia aimed dozens of ballistic missiles at critical infrastructure, medical facilities, shopping centers, and residential areas in Kyiv.
- Recent data from the State Emergency Service reports that the attack resulted in one fatality and 22 injuries in the capital, including four children.
