Zelensky says Ukraine received no warning from partners as Russia hits power grid again
Russia launched new attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, adding that Kyiv again received no early warning of the attack from partner countries that previously shared their intelligence.Zelenskyy is grappling with recent Washington moves benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, including waiving U.S.sanctions on Moscow and signing a deal to import diesel from Moscow.In parallel, limits on Kyiv’s use of the military-grade version of U.S.
company SpaceX’s satellite internet service have choked Ukrainian drone operations, according to Zelensky.Full service was being restored at the end of last week, but he said Monday that speed restrictions are still slowing down Ukraine’s drones at points along the front line.Also, a severe shortage of American-made Patriot air defense systems has made Ukraine more vulnerable.
Delays are still occurring with some “vital supplies” from the U.S.Defense Department, Zelensky said without elaborating, and senior Kyiv officials are urgently contacting other countries to help strengthen air defenses.Western intelligence sharing has helped Ukraine counter Russia’s devastating ballistic missiles and hold back Moscow’s invasion, which began more than 4½ years ago.U.S.
President Donald Trump says Washington hasn’t stopped providing intelligence to Kyiv.Secretary of State Marco Rubio repeated that position Monday, saying he had no information about the previous night’s Russian attack.The Russian nighttime barrage hit 28 substations and other critical energy facilities, depriving more than a half-million people of electricity, heat and running water, Zelensky said on social media.Russia fired 16 ballistic missiles at Kyiv and its surrounding region, Zelensky said, with officials in the capital reporting a 21-year-old woman was killed.Ukraine received no warning from its partners ahead of the first wave of attacks, and infor...