Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv

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   Zelenskyy slams allies for lack of warning before Kyiv missile strikes

   President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners regarding a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv. Five missiles targeted civilian infrastructure, including a key power plant, resulting in at least one death. Zelenskyy described the lack of warning as "absolutely unjust" and "particularly vile," noting that such intelligence is critical for saving lives. This comes as tensions rise between Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump, who recently called for an energy ceasefire that Zelenskyy claims Russia ignored.

   Why it matters

   The strikes occur amid a purported energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. While Ukraine reports no attacks on Russian energy sites since the announcement, Russia has continued targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. This failure in intelligence sharing suggests a potential strain in the security cooperation between Kyiv and its Western allies.

   What is confirmed

   • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about Russian missiles headed to Kyiv.
   • Five Russian ballistic missiles hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv.
   • A key power plant in Kyiv was hit during the strikes.
   • At least one person was killed in the attack.
   • Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has not struck Russian oil refineries or energy sites since Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The U.S. has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine.

   What to watch next

   • Official response from the U.S. or other allies regarding the intelligence failure
   • Evidence of further Russian violations of the purported energy ceasefire
   • Confirmation of the final casualty count in Kyiv
   Sources used for this update (33)

   1. The New York Times — Escalating Assaults on Ukrainian Cities Are Producing an Enormous Toll
   2. Reuters — Russia hits no energy targets in Ukraine for first time since Trump's 'truce'
   3. www.courant.com — Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no warning from partners on Kyiv strike
   4. AP News — Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv
   5. The Guardian — Allies did not warn Kyiv of Russian ballistic missile strikes, says Zelenskyy
   6. english.aawsat.com — Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Received No Intelligence from Partners About Missiles Headed to Kyiv
   7. politico.eu — Ukraine had ‘no warning’ of latest Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv
   8. CNN — Allies gave Ukraine no warning of impending missile attack, Zelensky says
   9. Reuters — Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills one
   10. The New York Times — Ukraine Says It Received No Intelligence About Strikes 2 Nights in a Row
   11. Kyiv Post — Russia Hits Kyiv Energy Plant, Kills One – No Allied Warning
   12. Yahoo — Russian missiles hit Kiev as Ukraine slams allies for lack of warning
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