Zelenskyy says the US did not warn Ukraine about strikes on Kyiv power plants.
They publishedUS gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says
First reportThe Times of India · 19 Oct, 08:53Z
Latest reportDW · 19 Oct, 10:01Z
Span1 hours · 0.3h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
Trump waives sanctions on Russia as Zelenskyy criticizes partners for blocking air defense missiles.
Why
The dispute puts US support for Ukraine under scrutiny.
Watch
The US explanation for the warning failure.
Coverage over time
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Zelenskyy claims Ukraine received no prior US warning before Russian missile strikes on Kyiv power plants.
- A Ukrainian official said the US had not warned the capital about the impending attack.
- Zelenskyy criticized partners for blocking air defense missiles and sanctions relief to Russia.
- Trump waived sanctions on Russia, saying the pause serves national interest and peace talks.
- US officials cited possible software glitches in early warning systems and weather issues as factors.
Summary
- Ukraine says allies provided no early warning about incoming Russian ballistic strikes.
- Russia launched 16 ballistic missiles at the Kiev region and over 200 drones nation-wide.
- Zelensky reported waves of missile strikes targeting energy facilities in Kiev region.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there has been no pause in intelligence sharing.
- Zelensky claims Russia’s response includes ballistic missiles, Shaheds, and killings.
Summary
- Ukraine reported 16 ballistic missiles targeting energy facilities, 10 hit.
- Power was knocked out for about 550,000 households across Kyiv region.
- Zelenskyy criticized lack of early warning from international partners on Telegram.
- Ukraine's Air Force said strikes hit 25 locations with drones and missiles.
- US and Ukraine disputed pauses in intelligence sharing amid the strikes.