Ukraine: The Latest Drone hit apartment block in deadly Russian raid on Kyiv & North Korea sends troops to help Putin rebuild Kursk
Jun 18, 2025
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, a former British Army Tank Commander, and James Kilner, a Foreign Correspondent for The Telegraph, dive into the grim aftermath of a deadly Russian airstrike on Kyiv, revealing a chilling increase in civilian casualties. They discuss geopolitical tensions as North Korea sends troops to assist Russia in rebuilding Kursk. The conversation also highlights the significance of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum amid waning Western interest and critiques the Kremlin's misleading media narratives surrounding the war.
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Cluster Munitions' Deadly Impact
- Russia’s use of cluster munitions in Kyiv is a cruel tactic targeting civilians deliberately.
- These bomblets cause lasting dangers, especially to children picking up unexploded ordnance.
US Civilian Death May Shift Focus
- The killing of a U.S. civilian in Kyiv might gain President Trump's attention.
- It remains uncertain if this event will shift U.S. focus amid Middle East tensions.
Significance of Operation Spiderweb
- Operation Spiderweb showed Ukraine’s deep covert capabilities inside Russia.
- It exposed Russia’s over-focus on Ukraine, revealing strategic weaknesses like nuclear bomber losses.