Zelenskyy: Some agreements on air defense supplies to Ukraine remain unfulfilled

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed on Monday that the United States has been delaying the delivery of essential supplies to Ukraine, citing the involvement of its Defense Department. In a post on X, Zelenskyy pointed out that some political agreements on air defense supplies had not been implemented. He ordered his senior team to reach out to partners who could quickly bolster Ukraine's defenses.

Ukraine has been heavily dependent on US intelligence to detect incoming missiles. The previous night, Russia launched one of its largest air assaults in months, targeting over half a million households and damaging more than 10 energy sites. The missile attacks killed at least three people, including a woman in Kyiv and two others in Kryvyi Rih.

Zelenskyy criticized his partners for not providing early warnings about the Russian missile strikes, labeling their actions as a denial of reality. Ukraine is now working to prepare its infrastructure for the winter months, which will require increased energy for heating. The President plans to hold a follow-up meeting to discuss the outcomes of the meetings held on Monday.

To counter the Russian attacks, Ukraine is increasing orders for interceptors that have successfully defended against Iranian-made Shahed drones. They are also seeking support from Baltic countries regarding logistics. However, Ukraine is still unable to fully utilize Starlink/Starshield services provided by Elon Musk's company due to the equipment malfunctioning at certain speeds, hindering the use of certain drones for intercepting attacks.

Kyiv received no warning before the first missile strike, but did receive information prior to a subsequent attack. Ukrainian air force spokesman Yurii Ihnat confirmed that Ukraine did not receive any early warning about the first missile strike but did receive information before the second attack, adding that their experts were investigating this situation with their partners.

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, denied that Washington was pausing intelligence sharing with Ukraine, contradicting Zelenskyy's claim. Russia's Defense Ministry stated that its forces carried out a massive strike using precision weapons and attack drones against Ukrainian defense industry facilities, drone and cruise missile storage sites, and a data center.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi said that the energy sector was the primary target of the attacks, with damage reported across the country, including railway stations, pharmaceutical warehouses, commercial properties, and residential buildings.