“We will continue to stand with the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom and independence with extraordinary courage and boundless determination,” Blinken said.“The capabilities we are delivering are carefully calibrated to make the most difference on the battlefield for Ukraine.”The announcement for additional aid follows a brutal week of deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine, including in the Kyiv region, on civilian targets.The strikes have damaged Ukraine’s power systems, forcing people to reduce consumption to avoid blackouts.The strikes have been viewed as retaliation for the recent explosion on the Crimea bridge that curtailed road and rail traffic, striking a blow against Russia’s military effort in Ukraine.CNN previously reported that Western sanctions have sharply curtailed Russia’s ability to replenish the munitions it is using in Ukraine, according to a new analysis from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, forcing Moscow to task its intelligence services with finding ways to evade restrictions and procure the critical technology and parts to sustain its war effort."