Ukraine's military has reported destroying 15 out of 16 Russian drones in the latest wave of aerial attacks. Meanwhile, the United States "overwhelmingly" voted on a security package that includes $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, which US President Joe Biden says will be sent to Ukraine's relief this week. The attack also included two ballistic missiles, damaging residential buildings and injuring several people. The war is passing day 790.

The Bottom Line Upfront

The downing of Russian drones and the US pledge of aid to come this week highlight the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine receiving international support to defend against the Russian incursion into the region.

The Breakdown

  • Britain has announced a $618 million aid package for Ukraine, including ammunition, munitions, and vehicles.
  • The White House has promised to provide significant new security assistance to Ukraine as the promised delivery distributes, including support for battlefield and air defense needs.
  • Ukraine's military is preparing for increases in attacks on bases storing Western weapons, as well as "unpleasant surprises" from the Russian military, as the Ukraine National Guard commander Oleksandr Pivnenko described it.