Ukraine's air defence forces were very effective recently. They stopped a big Russian attack with missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials said they destroyed many of the threats. However, Russia's Defence Ministry said their strikes hit important Ukrainian military targets. At the same time, talks about new military help from the United States were happening. The head of NATO also said the alliance is ready for more conflict with Russia.
The fighting happened all over Ukraine. Russia used many aerial weapons. Ukraine's Air Force said their systems destroyed 32 out of 36 Russian targets. This shows they were very good at stopping the attack. But Russia's Defence Ministry said their strikes hit key Ukrainian military places. These included a command post and an airfield. These different reports show the information war happening with the fighting.
Fighting also continued on the ground. The Donetsk region is still a main area of fighting. Ukraine's military said Russian soldiers are trying to take land there. This shows Russia wants to control important areas. The constant ground attacks and air raids create a difficult situation.
The United States announced a new military aid package. It is worth $275 million. This help will give Ukraine important equipment and weapons. These are needed to fight the Russian attacks. Support from Western countries is key for Ukraine's defence.
NATO's leader, Jens Stoltenberg, also spoke. He said NATO is getting ready for a possible bigger war with Russia. This shows that tensions are high. NATO is preparing for the threat from Russia. The possibility of a direct fight is a concern. It is making NATO countries increase their defence readiness. The fighting, military help, and alliances are all shaping the war.