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Ukraine says Russian strikes hit energy sites after Trump’s ceasefire announcement
US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on October 11.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces then attacked a power plant in Kyiv and energy facilities in the Kharkiv region.
Local officials said six people were injured in the Kharkiv attack, including a child.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready to stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, but expected Russia to do the same.
He also said Ukraine was waiting for details of the US-Russia discussions and for Russian President Vladimir Putin to carry out Trump’s announcement.
An earlier similar ceasefire announcement in September did not stop attacks on energy facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces attacked energy sites in Kyiv and the Kharkiv region after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire.
Zelenskyy said a Russian Shahed drone struck a power plant in Kyiv, causing power cuts in several districts.
He also said energy facilities in the Kharkiv region were attacked by drones and glide bombs.
Local authorities said six people were injured in the Kharkiv attack, including a child.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready to stop attacking Russian energy infrastructure and expected Russia to do the same.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces carried out the attacks.
- What
- Energy sites in Kyiv and the Kharkiv region were attacked. Local authorities reported six people injured in Kharkiv, including a child.
- When
- On October 11, 2026, after Trump announced an energy ceasefire. The sources do not give exact times for the attacks.
- Where
- Kyiv and the Kharkiv region, Ukraine.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
All of this happened AFTER the President of the United States made his announcement about an energy ceasefire.
The Ukraine wants peace — the question is whether Russia wants it.
France continues to stand by Ukraine and President Zelenskyy.
US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Zelenskyy said a Russian Shahed drone struck a power plant in Kyiv shortly before his conversation with Ursula von der Leyen.
Zelenskyy said Russian forces later attacked energy facilities in the Kharkiv region.
- Injured in Kharkiv
- 6 people, including a child
- Kyiv target
- A power plant struck by a Shahed drone
- Kharkiv targets
- Energy facilities attacked by drones and glide bombs
- Ceasefire announcement
- Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire on October 11, 2026
Sources
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