# Zelenskiy: Ukraine no warning for Russian missile strikes

> Ukraine received no advance warning of Russian missile attacks as strikes killed 10 people overnight.
- Title: Zelenskiy: Ukraine no warning for Russian missile strikes
- Summary: Ukraine received no advance warning of Russian missile attacks as strikes killed 10 people overnight. Ukraine received no warning of Russian missile strikes…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-strike-kills-woman-hits-kyiv-subway-station-mayor-says
- Published: 2026-10-19T01:15:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zelenskiy, ukraine, russian missiles, kyiv, ballistic missiles, drones, missile strikes, energy infrastructure, rolling blackouts, news, world
## Zelenskiy says Ukraine no warning
Ukraine received no advance warning from partners of Russian ballistic missile strike overnight.

> Another Russian ballistic missile attack came in several waves overnight, and once again, there was no early warning from our partners
## 16 missiles and 200+ drones
Russia fired 16 ballistic missiles and more than 200 drones overnight targeting Kyiv and surrounding regions.
## 10 killed overnight
Ten people were reported killed in Russian missile strikes across Ukraine overnight.
## Kryvyi Rih casualties
Two people killed in Kyiv and nearby region, two more in industrial city Kryvyi Rih.
## Zelenskiy on US support
Zelenskiy said US delayed vital missile deliveries and blocked air defense systems for Ukraine.

> When deliveries of missiles for Ukraine's air defence are blocked while Russia is granted relief or delays in sanctions, this is, unfortunately, a denial of reality on the part of our partners
## Patriot system delays
Zelenskiy discussed speeding up US Patriot missile supplies with Lockheed Martin to counter Russian attacks.

> It is their Patriot systems and F-16 planes that play an important role in defending against Russian ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones
## Key takeaway

Ukraine received no warning of Russian missile strikes overnight, killing 10 people as Moscow launched broad air assaults.