Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy facilities again after Zelensky says no early warning from partners: news

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Facilities Again as Zelensky Cites Lack of Early Warning from Partners

Russian ballistic missiles and drones launched renewed strikes against Ukraine’s power grid, critically damaging key energy facilitiesincluding Thermal Power Plant No. 4 (CHPP-4) supplying heating and electricity to Kyivand triggering power outages and civilian casualties across several regions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced deep concern over the lack of advance intelligence from Western partners, noting that Ukrainian air defense received no early warning prior to the incoming ballistic missile launches. In public statements, Zelensky described the ongoing destruction of critical infrastructure without prior alerts as deeply unjust, underscoring that timely intelligence sharing is essential for intercepting incoming threats and saving civilian lives.

The latest barrage directly challenges recent claims regarding an energy ceasefire, demonstrating Moscow’s sustained campaign against Ukrainian electrical and heating networks ahead of peak cold-weather demand.