Kyiv faced a barrage of Russian ballistic missiles without prior warning, marking the first of two such waves, shortly after President Zelenskyy indicated that US warning systems were functioning again. The attack occurred despite assurances from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that intelligence sharing with Ukraine had not been paused. Rubio attributed the lack of warning to a software issue within Ukraine’s early-warning system experienced a few nights prior. This incident raises concerns about the reliability of Ukraine's air defense capabilities and the effectiveness of existing warning mechanisms. The event underscores the ongoing challenges in protecting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities from Russia’s intensifying attacks. It also highlights the importance of robust and fully operational systems for timely threat detection and civilian safety. The situation is under review to address the software problem and prevent future occurrences.