**Ukrainian Cities Fear Russian Missile Attacks Without Warning**
Residents of major Ukrainian cities are on high alert after a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to pause sharing intelligence with Kyiv. This means that critical warnings about incoming Russian drones and missiles may not reach the people in time.
The freeze on intelligence-sharing has raised fears that Russian missile attacks could now occur without any warning. This is because crucial air defense interceptor missiles might be in short supply until aid resumes from the U.S.
**A Russian Attack Just Happened**
Just days after the freeze, a Russian Iskander ballistic missile struck a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, killing four people and injuring at least 30. The attack shows what’s at stake when Russian missiles are not intercepted.
**Air Raid Alerts Worked Normally But Still People Were Hit**
On March 7, Russia launched a mass aerial attack on civilian energy infrastructure in cities across the country. Ukraine’s air raid alert system worked normally, but despite this, several successful hits were recorded. Explosions were reported in Poltava, Kharkiv, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Odesa oblasts.
**Concerns About More Deaths**
With both military aid and intelligence freezes still in place, concerns are rising that the death and destruction caused by Russian strikes could worsen significantly. People interviewed said their lives “hinge on” accurate air raid threat data and timely alerts.
**Residents Fear for Their Lives**
One resident, Andrii Horbulia, a barista, said: “Maybe I will be the one who won’t have time to react, and a drone will hit me, my building, or the building of my family or friends.”
**Ukrainians Are Dismayed by Trump’s Decision**
Residents are dismayed that they are being punished and bullied into a peace process while nothing is being asked of Moscow. “In such a difficult time, this is an incredibly terrible decision that will only lead to a greater genocide of the Ukrainian people,” said Daria Pravdyva, a student.
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