Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

Russian forces attacked six Ukrainian energy sites hours after US President Donald Trump announced a truce on energy supplies, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Despite Trump's claim that the ceasefire would take effect immediately, Zelensky reported that Russia had targeted gas stations, energy infrastructure, and other facilities in Ukraine.

Blackouts were reported in the city of Izyum, and the country's state news agency, Ukrinform, confirmed that energy and railway infrastructure in western Ukraine was also affected. Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Zelensky, criticized Russia's decision, stating that Ukraine did not deserve a ceasefire and that the attack served as Putin's response to Trump's announcement.

The strikes have led to power cuts in several Ukrainian regions, prompting the introduction of electricity rationing to prevent overloading damaged equipment. The conflict between the two nations has seen a surge in attacks on energy infrastructure, with 273 Russian strikes on Russian-controlled oil and gas facilities recorded by BBC Verify in 2026, compared to 124 in the same period in 2025.

European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, France, Canada, and the EU, have expressed support for the proposed energy ceasefire, though some, like EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, remain skeptical that Russia will adhere to the agreement.