{"id":2518483,"date":"2025-12-07T10:50:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T15:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-hit-by-massive-russian-attack-hours-after-us-zelensky-call\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T10:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T15:51:41","slug":"ukraine-hit-by-massive-russian-attack-hours-after-us-zelensky-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-hit-by-massive-russian-attack-hours-after-us-zelensky-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine hit by &#8216;massive&#8217; Russian attack hours after US-Zelensky call"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fukraine-hit-by-massive-russian-attack-hours-after-us-zelensky-call%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2518483&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports that shortly after a phone call between the U.S.peace delegation and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amid-focus-on-woke-politics-americas-military-aircraft-readiness-has-plunged\/\" title=\"Amid Focus on Woke Politics, America\u2019s Military Aircraft Readiness Has Plunged\">significant aerial attack<\/a> on Ukraine. Zelensky confirmed that over 240 drones and 5 ballistic missiles struck seven regions, causing damage and casualties, including deaths in Slovyansk and Chernihiv.The city of Kremenchuk also suffered heavy attacks targeting its infrastructure, disrupting power, water, and heating services. In recent days, Russia has conducted numerous strikes, including over 1,600 attack drones, 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and nearly 70 missiles, primarily aiming at Ukraine&#8217;s civilian infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Peace talks involving U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with Ukrainian officials, have been ongoing, with joint statements emphasizing the need for Russian de-escalation and commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/debunking-the-four-biggest-lies-youve-been-told-about-israel\/\" title=\"Debunking The Four Biggest Lies You\u2019ve Been Told About Israel\">long-term peace<\/a>. Prior to the attacks, witkoff and Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a lengthy negotiation session. Both American and Ukrainian sides acknowledge that progress depends on Russia&#8217;s genuine willingness to reduce hostilities and stop the violence.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Ukraine hit by &lsquo;massive&rsquo; Russian attack hours after US-Zelensky call<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2424693\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Following a successful phone call between the U.S. peace delegation and Ukrainian President&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Volodymyr-Zelensky\">Volodymyr Zelensky<\/a>&nbsp;on Saturday, Russia launched another aerial attack on Ukraine, Ukrainian officials say.<\/p>\n<p>Zelensky confirmed the Russian attack on X on Sunday, saying it was the latest series of strikes in a week that saw over 1,600 attack drones hit the nation. Zelensky&rsquo;s confirmation came less than 24 hours after he said he was &ldquo;grateful for a very focused, constructive discussion&rdquo; with U.S. special envoy for peace Steve Witkoff and President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>&lsquo;s son-in-law Jared Kushner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3909728\/ukraine-peace-talks-headed-to-next-steps-zelensky\/\">Ukraine peace talks headed to &#8216;next steps,&#8217; Zelensky says<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3909661\/israel-hamas-ceasefire-critical-moment-qatari-prime-minister\/\">Israel-Hamas ceasefire has <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >reached &#8216;critical moment&#8217; ahead<\/a> of second phase: Qatari prime minister<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3909582\/mass-shooting-south-africa-11-dead-3-children\/\">Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 11 dead, including 3 children<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;There was another attack today as well &ndash; more than 240 drones and 5 ballistic missiles &ndash; causing damage in seven regions. Tragically, people were killed in Slovyansk and in the Chernihiv region. My condolences to the families and loved ones,&rdquo; Zelensky said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/3909504\/trump-given-week-of-wins-and-fake-scandal-white-house-report-card\/\">TRUMP GIVEN WEEK OF WINS AND FAKE SCANDAL: WHITE HOUSE REPORT CARD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sunday&rsquo;s attack also rocked the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, city officials say. Kremenchuk Mayor Vitalii Maletskyi <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vitalii.maletskyi.official\">said<\/a> the city was hit by a &ldquo;massive&rdquo; attack aimed at its infrastructure and that officials were working to restore power, water, and heat to the city.<\/p>\n<p>Zelensky also noted that everyday infrastructure is typically the target of these attacks. Overnight from Friday into Saturday, Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that temporarily cut off power to a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3909507\/russia-barrage-on-ukraine-cut-power-from-nuclear-power-plant\/\">nuclear power plant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This week alone, Russia launched over 1,600 attack drones, around 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and nearly 70 missiles of various types against Ukraine. The primary targets of these strikes are infrastructure that keeps everyday life going,&rdquo; Zelensky <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ZelenskyyUa\/status\/1997601558326874200?s=20\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Witkoff and Kushner met with Ukrainian Secretary of National Security Rustem Umerov and Chief of General Staff Andriy Hnatov this week for peace talks in Miami. The two delegations put out a joint statement through the State Department on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The participants discussed the results of recent meeting of the American side with the Russians and steps that could lead to ending this war. The American and Ukrainians also agreed on the framework of security arrangements and discussed necessary deterrence capabilities to sustain a lasting peace,&rdquo; they said in the joint statement.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. and Ukrainian delegations also agreed that Russian de-escalation is necessary to work toward peace.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3909728\/ukraine-peace-talks-headed-to-next-steps-zelensky\/\">UKRAINE PEACE TALKS HEADED TO &lsquo;NEXT STEPS,&rsquo; ZELENSKY SAYS<\/a><\/strong><br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>&ldquo;Both parties agreed that real progress toward any agreement depends on Russia&rsquo;s readiness to show serious commitment to long-term peace, including steps toward de-escalation and cessation of killings,&rdquo; they said in the joint statement.<\/p>\n<p>Witkoff and Kushner met with Russian President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/vladimir-putin\/\">Vladimir Putin<\/a> on Tuesday in a nearly <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3904571\/steve-witkoff-jared-kushner-leave-kremlin-five-hours-negotiation-putin-russia\/\">five-hour meeting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ukraine faces massive Russian attack hours after US-Zelensky call<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3976,"featured_media":2518486,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25301541095557.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[5237,68386,6991,68387],"class_list":["post-2518483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-conflict","tag-russian-attack","tag-ukraine","tag-us-zelensky-call"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25301541095557.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2518483","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2518483"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2518483\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2518487,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2518483\/revisions\/2518487"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2518486"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2518483"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2518483"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2518483"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}