Russia launched massive overnight attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region, firing 16 ballistic missiles and more than 200 drones. The strikes targeted energy infrastructure and power stations, resulting in at least one death and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of people.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuri Ihnat stated that Ukraine received no early warning of the missile barrage from partner countries that had previously shared intelligence. While Western intelligence sharing has historically helped Ukraine counter ballistic missiles and hold back the invasion, the lack of warning for the Sunday evening strike on Kyiv's power plants has raised significant concerns.
Zelenskyy has accused Washington of a denial of reality amidst an ongoing row with Trump over apparent support for Moscow. The Ukrainian president is grappling with recent U.S. moves that benefit Vladimir Putin, including the importation of Russian diesel and the waiving of sanctions on Moscow. These developments have revived fears that Washington may be withholding intelligence to bully Kyiv into capitulating to Russia.