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US intelligence restrictions costing Ukrainian lives, Kyiv official claims
A senior adviser to Ukraine's president has accused Washington of limiting intelligence sharing, hampering efforts to warn civilians of incoming missile attacks. The White House denied any change in its intelligence-sharing arrangements with Kyiv.
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Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky, told the BBC that insufficient warning time for missile strikes has resulted in preventable casualties among the Ukrainian population. He attributed the lack of advance notice to constraints on intelligence provided by the United States, suggesting that more timely information could allow authorities to better protect civilians and coordinate evacuations.
Beskrestnov did not specify which intelligence capabilities he believed were being restricted or elaborate on the operational impact of the alleged limitations. His remarks highlight ongoing tensions over the scope and speed of US military and intelligence support to Ukraine as it continues its defense against Russian aggression.
White House officials rejected the characterization, stating that there have been no changes to the intelligence-sharing protocols established with Ukrainian counterparts. A spokesperson emphasized the US commitment to providing critical battlefield intelligence to support Ukraine's defensive operations.
The disagreement underscores the delicate diplomatic balance as Washington calibrates its support for Kyiv while managing broader strategic concerns. Ukraine has repeatedly sought expanded intelligence access and advanced weaponry to counter Russian strikes, particularly from missile and drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure.