Ukraine reports downing Russian drones as White House pledges quick aid delivery
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Ukraine's military reported destroying 15 of 16 Russian drones in the latest wave of aerial attacks. The attack also included two ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defenses shot down the Russian drones over the Cherkasy, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions. The drone attack damaged several residential buildings and injured at least nine people. Falling drone debris injured one person and damaged a trade pavilion. Russia's defense ministry said its air defenses destroyed four Ukrainian missiles over the Belgorod region. The White House pledged to provide significant new security assistance packages to Ukraine's urgent battlefield and air defense needs. The aid package will include strengthening Ukraine's air defense, long-range, and artillery capabilities. Experts and lawmakers believe the assistance will change the military outlook for Ukraine. However, uncertainties remain as to whether Ukraine can keep its defenses strong beyond 2024. CIA Director William Burns stated that with military assistance, Ukraine is entirely capable of holding its own through 2024. Ukraine needs to use 2024 to rebuild its force for the long war. The boost from military assistance will puncture Putin's arrogant view that time is on his side. The aid may take weeks to reach troops. The article does not mention any specific dates or timing of events.

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