The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 22nd, 2025: Russia Strikes An American Target In Ukraine & FBI Raids John Bolton
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Aug 22, 2025 Russia launches a massive aerial assault in Ukraine, targeting an American-owned factory and highlighting the risks for U.S. investments in the region. Amid escalating tensions, the FBI conducts a high-profile raid on former National Security Adviser John Bolton's home. This investigation into classified documents from his memoir raises questions about political accountability and the implications for public figures. A mix of international incidents and domestic legal battles sets the stage for a gripping discussion.
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Russia's Strike Reaches Western Ukraine
- Russia launched a massive, wide-reaching air assault that included strikes far from frontline regions.
- The attack shows Russia can target Western Ukraine and foreign investments, undermining any notion of safe zones.
Missiles Hit Flex Factory During Worker Shift
- Two cruise missiles hit the Flex Electronics factory in Mukachevo just before 5 a.m. while more than 600 workers were inside, and more than a dozen people were injured.
- Air-raid sirens and sheltering likely prevented far higher casualties at the American-owned plant.
Civilian Factory Confirmed, Raises Intent Questions
- The Mukachevo plant produced civilian household appliances and made no military equipment, according to regional officials.
- Targeting civilian industry raises questions about Russian intent and the safety of foreign investment in Ukraine.
