Putin's huge retribution: Charkiw under heavy shelling!

Putin's huge retribution: Charkiw under heavy shelling!

On June 8, 2025, Russia threatens with a huge retaliation against Ukraine after massive attacks on Ukrainian goals have occurred in the past few days. According to oe24.at Insider expect this reaction from President Vladimir Putin in the next few days. The upcoming attack could include missiles and drones and is described as "brutal and relentless".

in the city of Charkiw, which is particularly affected, several air strikes have been recorded in the past few days. Mayor Ihor Terechow reported three dead and 21 injuries, including an infant and a 14-year-old girl, were met as residential buildings in the city. In addition, 18 blocks of flats and 13 private houses were damaged, while 53 drones, four sliding bombs and a rocket were used, which led to several fires in the region.

Current attacks and air defense

The Ukrainian air defense shot a total of 87 out of 206 drones sent as part of the overarching attacks. Ten locations in Ukraine were attacked at night, including the regions of Odessa, Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk. In Dnipropetrovsk, for example, a KAB bomb fell to a residential area, whereby there was at least one dead and several injuries. In Cherson and Saporischeschja there were also attacks with drones and rockets, with injuries to be complained of and damage to infrastructures.

Russia in turn faced a Ukrainian drone attack on his capital Moscow. On the morning of June 8th, such as [n-tv.de] (https://www.n-tv.de/politik/06-ukraine-greift-massiv-massiv-massive-drone- an-article23143824.html) reported, nine Ukrainian drones were carried out by the Russian air defense shot down. The Moscow airports Wnukowo and Domodedowo temporarily interrupted the company. So far, however, no damage or victims have been reported according to the drone attacks from the Ukrainian side.

international context and demands

The persistent conflict shows no signs of approach. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha describes the Russian attacks as terror against civilians and demands increased pressure on Russia. Ukraine has requested an immediate 30-day ceasefire without any preconditions, but Putin rejected. There are also reports that the discussions between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul did not lead to any result.

President Donald Trump also vaguely commented on possible sanctions against Russia and emphasized that he would take them, if necessary. The escalating attacks and the impending revenge of Putin show the tense situation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has now been pending for more than three years, and continue to involve the international community in political and diplomatic quarrels.

The ongoing war has severely affected the civilian population and brings new tragedies with it every day. The conflict remains a focal point in the geopolitical landscape and requires urgent approaches to prevent further bloodshed.