Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Russia's Attacks on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure

Overnight, Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults against Ukraine's energy grid since the war began—depriving many people across the country of heat, water, and electricity in the still cold days of early spring. This bombardment—part of a series of Russian attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure— is a terrible reminder of Vladimir Putin's efforts to break the spirit of the Ukrainian people and plunge them into darkness. To help Ukraine protect against these ongoing attacks, we need the House of Representatives to pass the bipartisan national security supplemental bill so we can send Ukraine more air defenses. Ukraine's need is urgent, and we cannot afford any further delays.