The White House has announced a new $275 million aid package to help boost Ukraine's air defenses, in particular against Russian drones. White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on December 9 that the aid "will soon be on its way" to provide Ukraine with new capabilities to boost its air defenses and counter the threats that Ukraine is facing from drones. Russia has been shelling Ukraine daily, targeting the country's energy infrastructure in particular in an attempt to increase suffering and break Ukrainians' will to resist. Ukraine has been requesting greater air-defense support for months. To read the original story by AP, click here.
U.S. Announces New $275 Million Aid Package For Ukraine, Including Air-Defense Systems
A man stands next to cars destroyed by a Russian missile strike in a residential area in Kharkiv on December 8.