Ukrainian officials accuse U.S. of withholding intelligence, leading to Russian missile attack

As of October 14, 2026, Russian strikes killed at least six people and knocked out power across large parts of Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks came after President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had received no advance warning from Western allies about the incoming Russian ballistic missiles targeting the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the strikes hit energy facilities in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring at least 21 others. This intelligence lapse occurred despite previous threats by US President Donald Trump to stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine if it continued attacking Russian oil refineries and other energy targets. Zelensky emphasized that early warnings are critical for saving lives during missile strikes. Additionally, Ukrainian officials now suspect the U.S. may have been withholding information about these incoming attacks. The latest strikes come amid ongoing tensions between Kyiv and Moscow over a purported ceasefire arrangement, with Russia continuing its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite claims of an agreement.