Trump spoke out for the first time about the attack on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has responded for the first time to the massive attack on Ukraine on the night of April 16. His response was brief but emotional. He called what happened “horrible.” This was reported by Clash Report.

Journalists asked Trump about his reaction to yet another large-scale shelling of Ukraine. In response, he did not offer lengthy explanations. “I think it’s terrible,” he said.

This is Trump’s first public comment following the attack that took place on the night of April 16. At that time, Ukraine suffered a combined strike involving various types of weaponry.

The U.S. president did not specify what steps Washington might take in response to these events. Nor did he disclose details of a possible response or policy regarding further support for Ukraine.

At the same time, the statement itself, despite its brevity, served as the first indication of Trump’s position regarding this specific attack.

U.S. President Donald Trump also stated that the first meeting in a decade between the leaders of Israel and Lebanon could take place as early as April 17. According to him, the U.S. is acting as a mediator in these talks.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hagset also stated that American troops in the Middle East are ready to resume combat operations if Iran does not agree to a peace deal.

As a result of the Israeli strike, the Qasimiyeh Bridge, which connected southern and northern Lebanon, was severely damaged. This has complicated the delivery of humanitarian aid and effectively cut off part of the population.

The U.S. stated that it would use force against ships attempting to circumvent the blockade of Iran. 

Israel stated that it had eliminated two armed individuals in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. 

At least two Iranian tankers managed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, likely using a detour route despite U.S. surveillance.