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As Russia continues its campaign of terror attacks in Ukraine, damage to the electric grid and water supply are serious concerns directly harming the civilian population, a senior defense official said.
In October 2022, the Department of Defense released its National Defense Strategy.
The United States is working with allies and partners to support Ukraine in the fight for sovereignty and freedom. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with billions of dollars in security assistance since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked assault on Feb. 24.
As the 28th secretary of defense, Lloyd J. Austin III is the principal assistant to the president in all matters relating to the Department of Defense and also serves on the National Security Council.
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