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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $1 billion in aid during a surprise visit to Ukraine. This comes after a Russian strike in Ukraine killed at least 17 people. The attack drew international condemnation and accusations of war crimes. Blinken reiterated US support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia and stated that the aid package would further support Ukraine s counteroffensive. The package includes military and civilian security assistance, as well as depleted uranium tank ammunition.
Kyiv: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $1 billion of aid during a surprise visit on Wednesday to Ukraine which suffered a Russian strike.
The attack drew international commendation from the West after Russian projectiles tore through the centre of Kostiantynivka, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called a heinous attack that deliberately targeted civilians.