Zelensky Reports Russian Strike on Kiev Power Plant Without Allied Warning
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a Russian strike on a Kiev power plant, lamenting the absence of prior warning from Western allies, including the US.
Thomas Rivière
October 15, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-13
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Tuesday evening that a power plant located in Kiev was hit by a Russian strike.
He lamented that no prior warning had been given by Western partners, notably the Americans, on whom Ukraine relies to detect Russian attacks.
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