The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 18th, 2025: Russia’s Drones Hunt Civilians & Jamaica Braces for Disaster
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Oct 28, 2025 A UN investigation reveals that Russian drones are intentionally targeting civilians in southern Ukraine, marking a shocking war crime. The coordinated attacks have left mass casualties and instilled terror among the population. Meanwhile, Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, bringing extreme winds and widespread devastation. Detailed forecasts suggest severe storm surge and flooding, raising concerns for nearby regions like Cuba and the Bahamas.
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Drones Used As Tools Of Terror
- UN investigators found small battlefield drones were used to deliberately track and strike civilians in Kurson.
- The report says the pattern and live video evidence show these attacks were centrally coordinated and meant to terrorize residents.
Civilians Describe A 'Lottery' Of Survival
- A witness described life under these strikes as a daily lottery of survival.
- Russian units even posted footage online boasting 'the city will be dismantled brick by brick.'
Pattern Suggests Top-Down Orders
- The strikes appear part of a wider, centrally coordinated strategy rather than isolated incidents.
- Russia refused to cooperate with the UN inquiry and dismissed the findings as propaganda.