Headline: Biden Directscreased Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Major Russian Strikes on Energy Infrastructure
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Joe Biden has ordered the Department of Defense to accelerate weapons shipments to Ukraine, following Russia‘s massive strikes on the country’s energy grid. The directive came amidst reports of Russia launching a series of missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities and critical energy infrastructure over the Christmas period.
"In the early hours of Christmas, Russia launched a series of devastating attacks on Ukrainian cities and critical energy infrastructure, using rockets and drones," Biden’s statement read. "The aim of this despicable attack is to deprive the Ukrainian people of heat and electricity during the winter and endanger the safety of their energy systems."
Over the past few months, the United States has provided Ukraine with hundreds of anti-aircraft missiles. According to Biden, more are on the way.
Earlier today, Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and cities with cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as drones. Regional leaders in Ukraine reported at least six injuries in Kharkiv and one fatality in the Dnipropetrovsk region as a result of the attacks.
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