Kyiv Strike Kills 21-Year-Old Woman as Ukraine Again Gets No Early Warning of Ballistic Attack
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed a 21-year-old woman and injured eight overnight on Oct. 18. Ukraine again received no early warning from the US, as Russian strikes intensify ahead of winter and pressure mounts over intelligence sharing.
On Monday morning, a ballistic missile strike hit Kyiv, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old woman and injuring eight others. The attack damaged the above-ground section of the Chernihivska metro station, severing running and contact rails. Unaware of the impending assault, Kyiv received no early warning from the United States, despite the brief resumption of intelligence-sharing following a previous suspension.
Journalist Alex Raufoglu confirmed that Ukraine once again had no advance notice of the missile strike, as reported by Ukrainian sources. The incident occurred as Russia intensified its aerial attacks on Kyiv, targeting both night and daytime, and disrupting electrical and water supplies. President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns that Russia aimed to destabilize Ukraine politically and force it to surrender territory in the Donbas region before winter sets in.
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