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"Russian Drone and Missile Attacks Cause Widespread Damage to Ukrainian Power Grid"

Russia launched a heavy bombardment targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine, damaging at least three power stations and leaving parts of the country without power. Ukrainian President Zelensky urgently appealed to the Republican leadership in Congress to approve a stalled $60 billion aid package amid relentless Russian airstrikes. The attacks come as Ukraine's resources to stop them may be running out, dealing another blow to the country's weakened wartime economy. Ukraine's air force reported shooting down 84 of 99 targets, but the Russian strikes caused emergency shutdowns in six regions, highlighting the urgent need for more air defense ammunition.