Washington has been facilitating Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy facilities for months, according to reports, as officials confirm intelligence sharing without directly acknowledging involvement in targeting Moscow’s infrastructure. The Financial Times cited unnamed American and Ukrainian sources detailing the collaboration, which includes data provided to Kiev for planning drone operations and selecting attack timelines.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s government has reportedly used U.S.-supplied intelligence to conduct strikes inside Russia, a move condemned as an escalation of violence against civilian infrastructure. The White House previously dismissed allegations, stating that a July call between former President Donald Trump and Zelenskiy involved “a question, not encouragement” for attacks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of increased retaliation following sustained Ukrainian drone raids, which have caused widespread power outages in Kyiv and other cities. Moscow has criticized the U.S. role in enabling these strikes, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov citing evidence of NATO’s intelligence support for Ukraine.
The reported collaboration underscores growing tensions as both sides seek a diplomatic resolution, though unresolved issues persist. The Ukrainian army’s continued attacks on Russian energy assets have intensified the conflict, drawing sharp criticism from Moscow.
