Russia Destroys American Businesses in Ukraine: The Impact of Military Attacks and U.S. Calls for Action
On Independence Day for the United States, Ukraine is confronting new challenges posed by large-scale Russian military strikes. Andrii Hunder, head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, made a striking statement drawing international attention: Russia launched over 500 airstrikes across Ukrainian territory, causing widespread destruction and human casualties. According to the Ukrainian Air Forces, approximately 550 air targets were hit, with more than half damaging American investments, offices, manufacturing facilities, and critical infrastructure in the country. Hunder emphasized that more than 50% of the roughly 600 members of the American Chamber in Ukraine experienced direct damage to their property during the attacks. He highlighted that Russia is effectively destroying American business potential in Ukraine and called on the U.S. administration, the White House, and former President Donald Trump to take urgent actions to protect American investments. He stressed the necessity of promptly supplying defensive weapons to stop the ongoing wave of Russian assaults. Recall that on the night of July 4, Russian forces launched over 550 drones and missiles, of which 478 were intercepted. Kyiv again became a primary target, with fragments of missiles and drones falling in five districts of the capital. After one of the strikes, rescue teams recovered a body from the rubble, and the number of injured reached 26. This night marked one of the most challenging periods in recent months, and Ukrainian emergency services are doing everything possible to minimize the consequences of this escalation.