UK pledges $71M winter aid to Ukraine amid Russian strikes on Kyiv power grid

The UK announced a $71 million winter aid package for Ukraine following a Russian attack on Oct. 8 that knocked out power for over 3 million residents in Kyiv. The package likely covers energy infrastructure repairs and humanitarian support, though specifics are unconfirmed. This continues Western support for Ukraine but signals heightened urgency as Russia targets critical infrastructure ahead of winter.