The U.N. estimates that 70% of Ukraine's power generation capacity has been knocked out by Russian attacks.
Russian airstrikes pummeled Kyiv on Wednesday night, depleting the Ukrainian capital's power grid.Air defenses battled the aerial attack's numerous missiles and drones for five hours.The prolonged assault left at least two people injured, according to Ukraine's Emergency Service.Damage in the city included a kindergarten, a gas pipe, and around 20 vehicles being struck.
President Joe Biden in Washington on Thursday to rally further support, including the provision of advanced air defense capabilities, which have proved critical in blunting the impact of Russia's aerial onslaught.The White House has pledged a further $8 billion in aid.This week's wave of Russian attacks stretched across multiple parts of Ukraine.
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