US believes Russia is planning strikes on Ukraine infrastructure soon-official

The US has intelligence that Russia is preparing strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure in the coming days, according to a US official. 

.“We have information that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days. Given Russia’s track record in Ukraine, we are concerned about the continued threat that Russian strikes pose to civilians and civilian infrastructure," the official said.

Meanwhile, the US is sending more weapons to Ukraine to aid counterattack according to the New York Times. The newly announced US shipment of weaponry includes armoured vehicles that can clear minefields ahead of major ground movements, an article stated.