That is the core claim in his latest post tonight. It follows a similar strike the previous night, Oct 12.
What we know from 12 -13:
- Oct 12 ∼22:40: Kyiv Air Force reported ballistic inbound. Explosions heard in central Kyiv _before_ air alert. Alert sounded seconds after first blasts. Air Force: 5-6 ballistic missiles fired. Mayor Vitali Klitschko: storage warehouse in Desnianskyi, municipal facility in Dniprovskyi hit. Earlier that evening, drone hit 25-story building in Darnytskyi - 2 killed, 11 injured.
- Oct 13 morning-afternoon: Zelenskyy said 5 missiles hit civilian infrastructure in "particularly vile" attack, no partner warning. More than 100 weapons total since evening Oct 12 - jet drones, loitering munitions, ballistic.
- Tonight's new post: Says main target TEC-4 was hit, residential building damaged, rescuers fighting fire. Says Russia preparing new launches.
- Air Force explanation: "No information regarding launches from enemy territory had been received. Underlying causes are being established." Analyst Serhii Beskrestnov (Flash) noted Western sensors sometimes fail to register S-400 in ballistic mode - not first case.
Why warning matters:
Ballistic flight time to Kyiv is 2-4 minutes. US infrared satellite and radar launch detection usually gives Kyiv 1-2 extra minutes to sound alert and activate Patriots. Zelenskyy: "This is precisely what helps prevent people from being killed."
The intelligence controversy :
Axios Oct 10 reported US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner threatened to stop intel sharing and weapons sales if Ukraine kept striking Russian oil refineries. Witkoff denied.
Oct 13 Reuters / AP: Trump denied cutoff: "We are sharing intel."
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at Warsaw Security Forum today: Ukraine continues to receive US military intelligence, delay due to "specifics of weaponry."
Zelenskyy did NOT directly blame US for lack of warning in either post.
Energy ceasefire despute:
Trump announced proposed energy ceasefire Oct 11. Zelenskyy says Ukraine honored it for 2 days, no strikes on Russian refineries or energy. "But Russia did not heed the American President. During this time Russians attacked our energy facilities and critical infrastructure... 19 regions under attack in 2 days."
Kharkiv example: residential building destroyed, 4 killed, rescue all night, 41 injured in one evening, per Zelenskyy.
Russia has not publicly confirmed accepting energy ceasefire. Says contacts ongoing.
What is TEC-4?
Kyiv TEC-4 (CHPP-4) is one of Kyiv's largest combined heat and power plants on Dnipro left bank, supplying heat and electricity to eastern Kyiv. Hitting it in October directly targets winter heating. Russia has targeted TEC-5 and TEC-6 before.
Zelenskyy call: "Important that world does not stay silent. Important America really sees what is happening and who is responsible for war continuing."
He urged: stay safe tonight/tomorrow, work to replenish air defense with anti-ballistic missiles.
FAQ
Was Kyiv's TEC-4 hit tonight?
Per President's latest Telegram/X post tonight Oct 13, yes. Says direct hit on TEC-4 plus residential damage. Official Air Force / city damage report for this specific new strike pending verification. Previous night hit other infrastructure.
Why was there no air alert before explosion?
Ukrainian Air Force says no advance launch telemetry received from partner monitoring platforms. Missiles detected only in flight. Cause under investigation - technical S-400 launch mode vs intel sharing gap.
Is US still sharing intelligence with Ukraine?
Officially yes. Trump Oct 13 said sharing continues. Sybiha said cooperation continues. Axios report of threat to cut off over refinery strikes denied by Witkoff, but tension exists.
Did Ukraine stop hitting Russian refineries?
Zelenskyy says yes, for 2 days since Trump's energy ceasefire announcement. Independent verification pending.
What happens next?
Ukraine requests more PAC-3 / Aster anti-ballistic interceptors. Zelenskyy says team sent proposals for next US meetings via Witkoff/Kushner, ready to meet in coming days for reciprocal de-escalation, but needs pressure on Russia.
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