A massive Russian attack hit Kyiv. Ukraine claims the U.S. could have prevented it.
Ukraine says it is resuming strikes on Russian energy infrastructure after what it calls a betrayal on the part of the U.S. and SpaceX. American intelligence responded that it didn't warn Ukraine of an incoming Russian strike due to bad weather, sources say. CBS News' Aidan Stretch explains more.
Ukrainian Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna, Yurii Vitrenko, addressed the OSCE Permanent Council on Thursday, expressing Ukraine's readiness for a ceasefire and the cessation of strikes on Russian oil refineries, contingent upon Russia halting assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Vitrenko emphasized that Ukraine has previously affirmed its willingness to participate in various ceasefire arrangements; however, Moscow has instead intensified its attacks on civilians and vital infrastructure.
Over the past week, Russia launched more than 200 strikes on electricity generation and transmission facilities in Ukraine, alongside 17 assaults on gas and oil infrastructure. On October 14, Russian forces launched a significant assault on critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kyiv region, and Kharkiv region, utilizing 40 missiles, which damaged 30 energy facilities, including electricity and gas infrastructure, and left approximately 600,000 people without power.
Among the casualties, 21 individuals were injured in Kyiv, while three were killed. Vitrenko underscored that Russia persisted in attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of an "energy truce" initiative on October 11. Vitrenko stressed that de-escalation must be reciprocal and supported by reliable assurances, and Ukraine's exercise of its legitimate self-defense right cannot be misconstrued as reluctance to achieve peace.
The Ukrainian diplomat emphasized that until Moscow demonstrates concrete actions towards peace, Ukraine's Defense Forces will continue to defend the nation and weaken the aggressor's military capabilities. The Ukrainian delegation also urged international partners to intensify sanctions against Russia and ensure accountability for attacks on civilians, energy facilities, and commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on October 15 that Ukraine had resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries following Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite the U.S. President's "energy truce" initiative.
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