Zelensky says allies gave Ukraine no warning before Russian strikes
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine received no warning from allies before five Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, raising concern that the United States may have reduced intelligence sharing. Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andriy Sybiha, said intelligence co-operation with Washington was continuing and attributed the delay to the type of weapons Russia used.
Russia launched more than 100 weapons overnight, including five Iskander-type missiles fired from the Bryansk region; four people were killed and dozens injured in Kharkiv. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia did not confirm whether the US had halted intelligence sharing. Zelensky said Ukraine had refrained from striking Russian energy facilities since Donald Trump called for an energy ceasefire, while accusing Moscow of continuing attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
- Zelensky said allies gave no warning before missiles hit Kyiv.
- Ukraine’s foreign minister said US intelligence co-operation continues.
- Russia’s overnight attacks killed four people in Kharkiv.
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Ukraine has relied on intelligence shared by allies to help detect incoming Russian attacks and warn people in time. Ballistic missiles travel at high speed, leaving less time to respond than some other weapons.
The United States is a major supporter of Ukraine, providing military aid and intelligence since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to make concessions to Moscow, while Ukraine’s government says it is defending the country’s territory and security.
The issue matters because the timing and extent of intelligence sharing can affect Ukraine’s ability to protect civilians and infrastructure. It also reflects wider questions about how dependable allied support will be as the war continues.
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The case for
Ukraine’s concern is understandable: timely intelligence can help protect civilians and critical infrastructure, and the absence of advance warning before deadly strikes warrants questions about whether allies’ information-sharing has changed. Washington’s refusal to clarify its practice leaves room for scrutiny, particularly amid pressure on Kyiv to make concessions to Moscow.
The case against
The lack of warning does not by itself show that the United States or other allies withheld intelligence; some ballistic missiles may be difficult to detect or provide little time for an effective alert. Ukraine’s foreign minister said cooperation continued and linked the delay to the weapons used, while Zelensky did not specifically accuse Washington of withholding information.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Zelensky says he received ‘no warning’ about Russian attack: Trump’s new press secretary refuses to deny US has stopped sharing intel”.