Zelensky Says Ukraine Received No Warning From Partners Before Russian Ballistic Missile Strike on Kyiv
Zelensky said Ukraine received no warning from its partners before Russia launched 5 ballistic missiles at civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. He said Russian attacks also killed four people and wounded 41 in Kharkiv, while 19 regions came under attack over two days despite a US-backed call for an energy ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine did not receive any advance warning from its international partners prior to Russia launching five ballistic missiles at civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. Zelensky emphasized the importance of receiving such intelligence in order to save lives, writing on Telegram on Tuesday, Oct.
13, "There was also a particularly cowardly ballistic missile strike on Kyiv – five missiles that hit civilian infrastructure. Unfortunately, there was no warning from our partners regarding this strike." He further explained that intelligence data on the launch of Russian ballistic missiles is crucial for preventing fatalities, stating, "Having a warning about ballistic missiles is precisely what helps prevent killings."
However, Zelensky did not identify the partners he believed would have provided this warning or offer an explanation for the lack of intelligence.
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- Zelenskyy: No partner warning on Kyiv ballistic strike en.interfax.com.ua
