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Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Power Grid as Zelenskyy Seeks U.S. Air Defenses

Zelenskyy will seek long‑range missiles in Washington to convert allied pledges into near‑term air defense deliveries.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, after a meeting of NATO defence ministers at the alliance's headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Overview

  • Ukraine reported more than 300 drones and 37 missiles in the latest barrage, with blackouts in eight regions and energy firms citing damage to power and gas infrastructure.
  • Zelenskyy arrives in the U.S. ahead of a Friday White House meeting to request air defense systems, long‑range missiles such as Tomahawks, and industrial cooperation with U.S. firms.
  • President Trump has said Tomahawk transfers are under consideration, a move Moscow warns would escalate the conflict, while U.S. officials stress any decision is not yet made.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said allied commitments would soon translate into “firepower,” urged more purchases through the PURL mechanism, and Germany announced $500 million to finance a U.S. weapons package including Patriot interceptors and IRIS‑T systems.
  • NATO and EU leaders are accelerating counter‑drone testing and work on a proposed “drone wall” after recent airspace incursions, as Ukraine warns it could need up to $20 billion in military aid next year following a mid‑year drop in Western support.