President Trump said he was unhappy after Russia attacked a US-owned electronics factory in Ukraine, as well as any developments related to the war.
According to Reuters news agency on August 23, US President Donald Trump said he was “not happy” with Russia’s recent attack on a US-owned electronics factory in western Ukraine, as well as with any developments related to the war.
The attack occurred on the morning of August 21, when two Russian cruise missiles hit the Flex Ltd. Factory in the town of Mukachevo, Zakarpattia province, which produces consumer electronics components and equipment.
This was one of Russia’s largest airstrikes since the launch of the special military operation in 2022, with more than 570 drones and 40 missiles launched overnight.
The attack injured at least 15 people and burned about a third of the factory. About 600 workers were present at the factory when the missile hit and sought shelter after the alarm sounded, thereby minimizing casualties.
According to the Kyiv Independent, the Flex Plant is one of the largest private US investments in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later accused Russia of deliberately targeting the US facility.
“The Russians almost burned down an American company that produces electronics – household appliances that have absolutely no military relevance,” he wrote on the social network X.
“The Russians knew exactly where they fired the missiles. We believe this was a deliberate attack on US assets and investments in Ukraine. A subtle strike, just when the world is waiting for a clear answer from Russia about peace negotiations,” the Ukrainian leader stressed.
Andy Hunder, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, said the timing of the attack “sends a message that American businesses are now targets.”
Asked at an Oval Office press conference on August 22 whether he had spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the incident, Trump said: “I told him I’m not happy about it. And I’m not happy about anything having to do with this war.”
As for the two-week timeline set for assessing the progress of peace talks, Trump said he would make a decision after that time on what the US should do next in the conflict.
“It’s going to be a very important decision. It could be major sanctions, or major tariffs, or both. Or we could do nothing and say this is their war,” he said.