**US Pledges Support to Ukraine**
On Christmas Day, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine. The country was hit by 78 missiles and 106 drones, causing significant damage and injuring six people in the city of Kharkiv.
**Biden Responds**
In response to this attack, US President Joe Biden directed the Pentagon to continue sending weapons to Ukraine. He condemned the Russian attacks and pledged continued support for Ukraine until it defeats Russian aggression.
“The Ukrainian people deserve to live in peace and safety,” he said. Mr. Biden also mentioned that hundreds of air defense missiles have already been sent to Ukraine and more deliveries are underway.
**Russia’s Attack**
The attack on Christmas Day caused widespread damage, with emergency blackouts reported in several regions of Ukraine. The largest private energy company in Ukraine, DTEK, confirmed that Russian strikes damaged equipment at thermal power plants.
**International Reaction**
US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, also criticized the attack, calling Christmas a “time of peace.”