From the New York Post: A massive Russian airstrike hit a US-owned electronics factory in Ukraine early Thursday while some 800 civilians were working there.
The Flex Ltd. plant in Mukachevo, a city hundreds of miles from the front line, was engulfed in flames after being hit by two Russian Kalibr cruise missiles around 4:30 a.m., according to Ukrainian officials.
The factory was not involved in the war and was just one casualty as “hundreds of drones, as well as hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles, targeted civilian and energy infrastructure” in the latest Russian bombardment, Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andriy Sybiha, wrote on X.
“One of the missiles hit a major American electronics plant in our westernmost region, causing severe damage and casualties. This is a completely civilian facility with no connection to defense or the military,” he added.
Contrary to all efforts to end the war, Russia undertook a massive combined air strike on Ukraine overnight.
Hundreds of drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles on civilian and energy infrastructure.
One of the missiles struck a major American electronics… pic.twitter.com/CTRoXpsk4y
— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) August 21, 2025
This comes less than a week after President Trump met with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska, in an effort to start peace talks.
The report shares additional details on the plant that was struck:
Flex Ltd. is a Singaporean-American multinational manufacturing company with headquarters in Singapore and Austin, Texas. The plant, which opened 13 years ago, employs more than 2,600 people and spans nearly 600,000 square feet.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy also commented on the attack, writing:
Last night, the Russian army set one of its insane anti-records. They targeted civilian infrastructure facilities, residential buildings, and our people.
Several cruise missiles were lobbed against an American-owned enterprise in Zakarpattia. It was a regular civilian business, supported by American investment, producing everyday items like coffee machines. And yet, it was also a target for the Russians. This is very telling. The fire at the facility is still being extinguished. As of now, 15 people have been reported injured in the strike – all have received the necessary assistance.
First responders are also working across many other regions, from Zaporizhzhia to Volyn. In total, overnight, 574 strike drones and 40 missiles were launched against Ukraine. A significant portion was intercepted, but unfortunately, not all.
And the Russians carried out this attack as if nothing has changed at all, as if there are no global efforts to stop this war. This requires a response. There is still no signal from Moscow that they truly intend to engage in substantive negotiations and end this war. Pressure is needed. Strong sanctions, strong tariffs. I thank everyone who is helping.
Last night, the Russian army set one of its insane anti-records. They targeted civilian infrastructure facilities, residential buildings, and our people.
Several cruise missiles were lobbed against an American-owned enterprise in Zakarpattia. It was a regular civilian business,… pic.twitter.com/CQLSQls4Oq
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 21, 2025
In a Truth Social post Thursday morning, President Trump wrote, “It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invaders country. It’s like a great team in sports that has a fantastic defense, but is not allowed to play offense. There is no chance of winning! It is like that with Ukraine and Russia. Crooked and grossly incompetent Joe Biden would not let Ukraine FIGHT BACK, only DEFEND. How did that work out? Regardless, this is a war that would have NEVER happened if I were President – ZERO CHANCE. Interesting times ahead!!! President DJT.”
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