U.S. Warns Early Warning System Failed Before Russian Attack
Marco Rubio stated that the early warning system was not functioning several days ago due to software problems. The US Secretary of State made this statement while answering questions from RFE/RL correspondent Alex Raufoglu during his visit to Uzbekistan.
Consensus
- The early warning system failed several days ago due to problems with software.
- Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, made the statement during a visit to Uzbekistan.
- The U.S. European Command is investigating the incident and will provide a report.
- Ukraine did not receive a warning during the first wave of Russian missile attacks on the night of October 19.
- There were two waves of Russian missile attacks on October 19.
- Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky confirmed that there was no warning from international partners during the attack.
- A representative of the Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that warnings were not received during the first wave but were received during the second wave.
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- Marco Rubio stated that the early warning system was not functioning several days ago due to software issues — Радио Свобода
- Marco Rubio stated that the early warning system was not functioning several days ago due to software issues — Настоящее Время
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