Russia has struck Kyiv energy infrastructure with ballistic missiles, Ukraine received no warning from partners – Zelenskyy

Tetyana Oliynyk - 13 October, 23:27

The aftermath of the Russian attack. Photo: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on the evening of 13 October, hitting the Darnytsia Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP-4) and a residential building. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no warning of the attack from its partners.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. Once again, no early warning from our partners. The main target was energy infrastructure, specifically CHPP-4. Unfortunately, it was hit. A residential building was also damaged, and rescuers are currently putting out a fire there. Our systems detected these missiles only when they were already virtually on approach to Kyiv. CHPP-4 is one of Kyiv's key energy facilities."

Details: Zelenskyy said that, according to intelligence reports, Russian forces are preparing further ballistic missile launches.

Quote: "The facts show that the Russians do not consider themselves bound by what the president of the United States said. Ukraine supported an energy ceasefire. Russia is targeting yet another power plant and the lives of our people.

And this is absolutely unjust: when they are destroying our energy infrastructure, and Ukraine is not even receiving early warnings about ballistic missile launches. It is important that the world does not stay silent about this. And it is important that the United States really see what is happening and who is responsible for this war continuing."

Details: The president urged Ukrainians to stay safe overnight and on 14 October.

Background:

On the evening of 13 October, Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles. No air-raid warning was issued in advance. A residential building and a warehouse were hit.
Ukraine's Air Force reported that it had received no information from partners about ballistic missile launches from Russian territory, which is why the threat was not announced in advance.

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