INTERNACIONAL
Russian cruise missiles hit US company in massive Ukraine strike amid Trump’s peace push

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
In one of the largest overnight strikes since the war began, Russia unleashed some 614 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles across Ukraine, killing one, injuring dozens and destroying an American-owned electronics company less than an hour from two NATO borders, officials confirmed Thursday morning.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy said the strike on the private U.S. company, which involved «several» cruise missiles, was «very telling» following President Donald Trump’s attempts to force Moscow to end its invasion.
Black smoke rises from the electronics manufacturing company as firefighters continue to extinguish the fire after the Russian army hit a large American company producing civilian electronics with two missiles in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region of Ukraine on Aug. 21, 2025. (Zakarpattia Regional Military Administration/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)
RUSSIA’S LAVROV LOOKS TO DRAW CHINA IN ON UKRAINE’S ‘SECURITY GUARANTEES’
«Last night, the Russian army set one of its insane anti-records,» Zelenskyy said. «They targeted civilian infrastructure facilities, residential buildings, and our people.
«Several cruise missiles were lobbed against an American-owned enterprise in Zakarpattia,» he continued, describing the company as «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,» Zelenskyy added.
The American business is known as Flex Ltd., whose corporate headquarters is in Austin, Texas, but which has business locations across the globe, confirmed to Fox News Digital that the facility only produces civilian consumer goods.
«This facility does not produce, supply, or support any military equipment or defense-related components,» a spokesperson for the company said.
Following the attack, the spokesperson said that «emergency protocols were executed» and the site was fully evacuated.
«A few employees and contractors were injured, and six individuals remain in hospital and are receiving medical care,» they added. «We are providing them and their families all necessary support during this difficult time.»
The extent of the damage is still under assessment, the spokesperson confirmed.
Some 15 people were apparently injured in the strike on the city of Mukachevo in the Zakarpattia region – which sits just 30 miles from two NATO nations, Hungary and Slovakia.

A residential building destroyed after a Russian bombing, with at least four people trapped under the rubble, in the city of Kostiantynivka, Ukraine, on Aug. 21, 2025. (Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images)
UKRAINE’S STOLEN CHILDREN CRISIS LOOMS LARGE AS NATO MEETS ON RUSSIA’S WAR
Flex Ltd. did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s questions.
The overnight strike included 574 drones and 40 missiles, and hit numerous locations across Ukraine.
The White House also did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s questions regarding the president’s reaction to the strike that targeted a U.S. company, though on Tuesday he said, «It’s possible that [Putin] doesn’t want to make a deal.»
«We’re going to find out about President Putin in the next couple of weeks,» he added.
NATO leaders have repeatedly questioned Putin’s willingness to engage in good-faith negotiations as well as his desire to end his war ambitions – questions that gained little clarity even after Trump’s in-person meeting with the Kremlin chief in Alaska on Friday.

From left, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House on Aug. 18, 2025. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
France – which has become a leading player backing Ukraine – on Thursday reiterated this point, and in a statement to Fox News Digital, said despite Russian claims that they are «ready to negotiate,» the overnight strikes suggest otherwise.
«These attacks, the most massive in a month, illustrate Russia’s lack of any genuine intention to engage seriously in peace talks,» a spokesperson with the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs told Fox News Digital.
«France reiterates its support for President Trump’s initiative in favor of a just and lasting peace and will continue to work with determination alongside Ukraine and its partners,» the spokesperson added.
russia,vladimir putin,ukraine,donald trump,world,volodymyr zelenskyy,nato,trade
INTERNACIONAL
El ejército ruso consolida avances en el este y sur de Ucrania mientras Kiev ordenó evacuaciones en Zaporizhzhia, Chernigiv y Dnipropetrovsk

Las fuerzas de Rusia han consolidado avances en las regiones de Zaporizhzhia y Dnipropetrovsk, en el este y sur de Ucrania, donde sus tropas han intensificado las operaciones militares en los últimos meses. Según un análisis de la agencia de noticias AFP basado en datos del Institute for the Study of War (ISW), el ejército ruso capturó más de 5.600 kilómetros cuadrados de territorio ucraniano durante 2025, lo que representa el incremento anual más significativo desde el inicio de la invasión en febrero de 2022, aunque todavía lejos de los más de 60.000 kilómetros cuadrados ocupados durante el primer año del conflicto.
El avance ruso se ha producido tanto en áreas que Kiev y analistas militares reconocen bajo control de Moscú como en zonas reclamadas por el ejército ruso, lo que ha llevado a un rediseño del mapa de control en el frente oriental e industrial del país. En la región sureña de Zaporizhzhia, los progresos rusos, todavía menos frecuentes que en el este, han mostrado una aceleración en los últimos meses. Rusia ha declarado la captura de nuevos asentamientos en ambas regiones, consolidando su presencia en áreas que en septiembre de 2022 fueron anunciadas como oficialmente anexionadas —junto a Donetsk, Lugansk y Jersón—, aunque sin un control militar total sobre todas ellas.
El conflicto ha mantenido la presión sobre las ciudades ucranianas, con bombardeos y ataques aéreos constantes por parte del ejército ruso. El último ataque contra una zona residencial de la ciudad de Járkov dejó al menos 19 heridos, incluidos un bebé de seis meses, y destruyó bloques de viviendas.
Ante el endurecimiento de los combates y la presión militar en el este y sur de Ucrania, las autoridades ucranianas han ordenado la evacuación forzosa de más de 3.000 niños y sus padres de 44 localidades en primera línea de las regiones de Zaporizhzhia y Dnipropetrovsk, de acuerdo con el ministro de Reconstrucción, Oleksiy Kuleba. Kuleba precisó que estas operaciones de traslado se extienden también a la región septentrional de Chernigiv, limítrofe con Bielorrusia, donde los bombardeos rusos han elevado el riesgo para la población civil.
Desde el 1 de junio, más de 150.000 personas han sido desplazadas desde zonas próximas al frente hacia regiones consideradas seguras, según cifras oficiales compartidas por Kuleba. Entre los evacuados, se cuentan cerca de 18.000 menores de edad y más de 5.000 ciudadanos con movilidad reducida.

La intensificación de los ataques y la situación en el frente han coincidido con nuevos esfuerzos diplomáticos para buscar una salida negociada al conflicto. El presidente Volodimir Zelensky anunció la celebración de una reunión de asesores de seguridad de países aliados en Kiev, a la que asistirán representantes de alrededor de 15 Estados, la Unión Europea (UE), la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) y una delegación estadounidense que participará de manera virtual. Este encuentro forma parte de una serie de iniciativas orientadas a impulsar un posible acuerdo de paz tras casi cuatro años de guerra.
Zelensky aseguró en un mensaje de fin de año que una propuesta de paz impulsada por Estados Unidos estaría “90 por ciento” concluida, aunque reconoció que el principal asunto pendiente sigue siendo la cuestión territorial. La agenda diplomática prevé también una cumbre de líderes de la denominada “coalición de los dispuestos” que se celebrará la próxima semana en Francia. Estos movimientos diplomáticos tienen lugar mientras Rusia continúa sus operaciones militares y Ucrania enfrenta dificultades en el campo de batalla.

Europa Press/Andriy Andriyenko
En el ámbito político y militar, Zelensky designó al jefe de inteligencia militar, Kyrylo Budanov, como su nuevo jefe de gabinete, tras la dimisión de Andriy Yermak en noviembre en el marco de una investigación por corrupción. Budanov es conocido por su papel en operaciones consideradas audaces contra objetivos rusos y ha consolidado una reputación destacada en el entorno de seguridad ucraniano. Al aceptar la nominación, Budanov declaró que la prioridad seguirá siendo la derrota del adversario, la defensa de Ucrania y la búsqueda de una paz justa. Cuando se formalice su nombramiento, reemplazará a Yermak, quien renunció tras un allanamiento a su domicilio por parte de los investigadores que indagan en un caso de corrupción de alto perfil.
(Con información de AFP)
INTERNACIONAL
Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American Heritage Month

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday issued a proclamation declaring January Muslim American Heritage Month across the state and directed 16 state landmarks, including NYC’s One World Trade Center, to be illuminated green Friday night in «celebration of the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans.»
«Home to the largest Muslim American population in the nation, New York is proud to join in this month-long celebration, recognizing the values, faith and traditions of our Muslim American communities,» Hochul said in a statement.
«New York remains committed to being a beacon of hope, tolerance, and inclusivity that celebrates the diversity of its Muslim American population and protects them from Islamophobia, hate, bias, and harm.»
MAMDANI DISPUTES ANTISEMITISM DEFINITION AMID BLOWBACK FROM JEWISH COMMUNITY ABOUT DAY 1 EXECUTIVE ORDERS
One World Trade Center stands on the site of 6 World Trade Center, which was heavily damaged by debris during the collapse of the North Tower in the 9/11 attacks.
Though the individuals who carried out the 9/11 attacks identified themselves as Muslims, they were members of al Qaeda, a violent extremist group.
The Tribute in Light is illuminated above the skyline of Lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center behind the Statue of Liberty ahead of the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York City Sept. 10, 2025. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
The move came just one day after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was sworn in with the Quran as the first Muslim mayor of the city.
«While I was proud to be sworn in as our city’s first Muslim mayor [Thursday], Muslims have been part of New York for centuries,» Mamdani said in a statement. «We have built small businesses, raised our families, pursued every profession, enriched our culture and cuisine, and been a part of what makes our city what it is today.
«I am grateful for Governor Hochul’s leadership in recognizing these many contributions and ensuring that every January, Muslim New Yorkers can see ourselves reflected and recognized in a city and state that is also our home.»
Other Muslim politicians, including New York State Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Charles Fall, state Sen. Robert Jackson, New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif and New York City Councilmember Yusef Salaam applauded the designation, thanking Hochul for honoring the community and promoting inclusivity.

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor on a pair of family Qurans Thursday. (Amir Hamja/Pool via Reuters)
SOCIALIST MAYOR MAMDANI INAUGURATED ALONGSIDE BERNIE SANDERS AND AOC ON NEW YEAR’S DAY
Council of Peoples Organization CEO Mohammad Razvi noted the Muslim community has «demonstrated resilience in the years following 9/11 while continuing to strengthen New York through immigrant contributions, civic leadership and service. This recognition affirms our place in the social, cultural and civic life of our state. … This moment reflects New York’s continued commitment to civil rights, religious freedom, unity and interfaith solidarity and to ensuring that people of all backgrounds are seen, valued and included.»
While anti-Muslim hate crime increased after the 9/11 attacks, Jews were targeted more frequently than all other groups combined in New York City in 2024, with anti-Jewish incidents accounting for 54% of all hate crimes, according to a report from The Times of Israel.

One World Trade Center will be one of 16 landmarks illuminated in honor of Muslim American Heritage Month. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP
The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding reported the Muslim community in New York City makes up 12.5% of pharmacists, 40% of taxi drivers and more than 57% of street food vendors.
Fox News Digital has reached out to organizations supporting 9/11 victims, survivors and their families for comment.
new york city,new york,kathy hochul,zohran mamdani
INTERNACIONAL
Cómo es el emblemático «campo de golf del presidente» que Donald Trump quiere renovar

Los presidentes y el golf
La historia miliar de la Base Andrews
Dudas sobre el costo y la financiación
Beneficios para el presidente
POLITICA2 días agoEl mensaje de Año Nuevo de Javier Milei: “Hemos cumplido con todas nuestras promesas de campaña”
CHIMENTOS1 día agoCon ironía, Juana Repetto contó por qué no fue al casamiento de su hermano: “Entendí todo”
SOCIEDAD2 días agoApagón masivo en el AMBA: el servicio no se restablece del todo y hay miles de usuarios que aún no tienen luz




















