Russia accused of escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure as EU approves €6.1bn aid disbursement
Source Summary
Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians as attacks on civilian infrastructure intensify. The European Commission approved an additional €6.1 billion disbursement from its €90 billion loan to Ukraine, which can be used to purchase Patriot air defence missiles and other critical supplies needed to protect Ukrainian airspace from Russian attacks.
Why it matters
The EU's rapid approval of additional military aid demonstrates sustained international support for Ukraine's defence capabilities against Russian attacks on civilian targets.
