Biden Directs Pentagon to Continue Weapons Deliveries to Ukraine After Christmas Attack Involving 70 Missiles and 100 Drones

Dec 26, 2024, 05:32 AM

U.S. President Joe Biden has directed the Department of Defense to continue its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine following a recent attack by Russian forces on Christmas Day. In his statements, Biden condemned the assault, which involved over 70 missiles and 100 drones targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, describing it as an effort to deprive Ukrainians of heat and electricity during the winter. He emphasized that the United States will work tirelessly to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. This announcement comes as the Biden administration aims to expedite military assistance before the transition to the incoming administration led by President-elect Donald Trump.