EU ambassador after record drone attack on Ukraine: Russia only understands language of force

May 18, 2025 - 13:02
EU ambassador after record drone attack on Ukraine: Russia only understands language of force

The European Union’s ambassador to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, has condemned a massive Russian drone attack carried out on the night of 17-18 May.

Source: Mathernová on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Mathernová emphasised that Russia continues its relentless attacks while pretending to "engage in diplomacy".

Quote: "Loud explosions heard across Ukraine. A woman killed in her own home in Kyiv. Russia understands only the language of force." 

Background:

  • Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 273 loitering munitions on Ukraine on the night of 17-18 May, making this the largest drone attack since the start of the full-scale invasion.
  • A woman was killed and three people, including a child, were injured in a Russian attack on the Obukhiv district of Kyiv Oblast.

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