Six Ukrainian Energy Sites Hit by Russia After Trump Announces Ceasefire, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of striking six Ukrainian energy sites shortly after United States President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between the two countries.
Zelensky said the attacks occurred despite the announcement that Russia and Ukraine would stop targeting each other’s energy infrastructure. His comments have raised fresh questions about whether the proposed agreement can reduce attacks on facilities that provide electricity, gas and fuel to civilians.
According to reports published on October 12 and 13, 2026, the affected targets included energy infrastructure in several parts of Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said the attacks damaged essential facilities and contributed to electricity disruptions.
Zelensky Says Russia Violated the Proposed Ceasefire
Trump announced the proposed energy ceasefire on Sunday, October 11, saying it would take effect immediately. However, the announcement provided few details about how the arrangement would operate or how compliance would be monitored.
Zelensky said Russian forces continued to attack Ukrainian energy facilities after the announcement. In comments to Fox News, he said Ukraine had not attacked Russian energy targets during that period.
The Ukrainian president suggested the strikes represented Russia’s response to Trump’s announcement. He also argued that the attacks showed Moscow was unwilling to respect the proposed truce.
However, the status of the agreement remained uncertain. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that contacts were continuing but did not confirm that Russia had formally accepted the ceasefire.
Energy Infrastructure Comes Under Attack
Among the reported targets were a gas production facility, a civilian petrol station and other energy-related infrastructure. Ukrainian officials also reported damage to electricity equipment in areas affected by the wider attacks.
Ukraine’s state-owned grid operator, Ukrenergo, reported new power cuts in the Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The outages followed damage to energy equipment caused by Russian attacks.
The disruptions highlight the vulnerability of Ukraine’s energy system after years of war. Damage to power facilities can affect homes, hospitals, public services and businesses, particularly as colder weather approaches.
Ukrainian authorities have also introduced electricity restrictions in some areas to prevent damaged equipment from becoming overloaded. Such measures can help protect the remaining system but may leave residents facing interruptions to their power supply.
Trump Insists an Energy Truce Is in Place
Trump maintained on Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to the energy ceasefire. When asked about reports of continued attacks, he said there had been violations on both sides and indicated that he would need to examine the situation.
His announcement came amid growing concern over energy prices and the impact of the conflict on fuel supplies.
For Ukraine, an agreement to stop attacks on energy infrastructure could reduce damage to vital services. However, the lack of clear public details and Russia’s failure to confirm its position have created uncertainty over how the proposal would work.
Zelensky has said Ukraine is willing to stop attacking Russian energy facilities if Moscow does the same.
Attacks Raise Concerns for Ukrainian Civilians
The reported strikes came amid a wider wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine. Ukrainian officials also reported damage to residential areas and other civilian infrastructure.
In Kyiv, local authorities reported that a drone struck a high-rise residential building on Monday. Officials said people were killed and others injured in the attack. These incidents were part of the broader security situation and were separate from claims about the six energy sites.
Continued damage to power and gas infrastructure could make daily life more difficult for millions of Ukrainians. Electricity is essential for heating, water systems, communications and medical services, making energy facilities a key concern during the war.
Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Remains Uncertain
The latest accusations have cast doubt on whether the proposed energy ceasefire can become an effective agreement.
As of October 13, Russia had not publicly confirmed that it had formally accepted the arrangement announced by Trump. The Kremlin said discussions were continuing, while Ukrainian officials called for attacks on energy infrastructure to stop.
The situation remains fluid, and further statements from Moscow, Kyiv and Washington may clarify whether the proposal will lead to a sustained reduction in strikes.
For now, Ukraine’s government says the reported attacks on six energy sites demonstrate the difficulties of securing even a limited pause in the conflict. The immediate concern remains protecting essential infrastructure and limiting further disruption to civilians.
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