Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian forces struck six energy facilities hours after Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire, raising fresh doubts over whether Moscow and Kyiv have agreed to halt attacks on critical infrastructure.
Russia has struck six Ukrainian energy facilities shortly after US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate ceasefire covering energy infrastructure, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The reported attacks came hours after Trump declared on Sunday that the truce would take effect immediately. However, Zelensky said Russian forces continued targeting gas facilities, energy infrastructure and other sites, questioning Moscow’s willingness to respect the proposed arrangement.
The strikes reportedly caused power outages in several regions, adding pressure to Ukraine’s already damaged energy network as the country prepares for another winter under the threat of continued attacks.
Zelensky said 33 people had been injured in strikes on energy facilities across Ukraine.
“We did not attack, while Russia attacked our gas stations, energy infrastructure, and other facilities,” he told Fox News, adding that he viewed the attacks as a response from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Trump’s announcement.
Power Outages Reported Across Ukraine
The consequences of the latest attacks were reported in several parts of the country.
In the eastern city of Izyum, Russian strikes reportedly damaged power grids, leaving residents without electricity. Ukraine’s state-owned grid operator, Ukrenergo, also reported new power cuts in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia following damage to energy equipment.
Energy and railway infrastructure in western Ukraine were also targeted overnight, according to Ukrainian reports.
Ukrenergo said electricity rationing had been introduced in some areas to prevent damaged equipment from becoming overloaded. Repair teams have been working to restore supplies while the grid remains vulnerable to further attacks.
The disruptions highlight the importance of energy infrastructure in the conflict, with damage to power generation and distribution affecting households, businesses, transport and essential services.
Separately, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that a drone struck a 25-storey residential building in the capital’s Darnytskyi district on Monday evening. Several cars in the courtyard caught fire, and the mayor reported one person killed and 11 injured.
Trump Announces Energy Ceasefire Without Detailed Terms
Trump announced the proposed ceasefire on Sunday, stating that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacks on energy infrastructure with immediate effect.
However, the announcement initially caught Kyiv by surprise. Zelensky said he had not been informed that a ceasefire was already in place, although he expressed support for the principle of an agreement if Russia also committed to observing it.
The Ukrainian president subsequently called on Washington to ensure that Moscow honoured the proposed arrangement.
He said an energy ceasefire could represent an important step towards ending the wider war, provided the United States took concrete measures to secure compliance.
The precise terms of the proposed truce, including its scope, duration and enforcement mechanisms, remained unclear in the announcement.
Russia’s position has also raised questions about whether a mutually agreed ceasefire is in effect. Moscow has continued to signal that broader negotiations are necessary, while Ukrainian officials say they are waiting for clarification from Washington.
Energy Infrastructure Remains a Major Target
Russia and Ukraine have repeatedly targeted energy infrastructure throughout the war, disrupting fuel supplies, electricity generation and distribution networks.
Moscow has argued that facilities supporting Ukraine’s military operations constitute legitimate military targets. Kyiv, meanwhile, has defended its attacks on Russian oil and gas infrastructure as an effort to limit the financial resources available to sustain Russia’s military campaign.
Data cited by BBC Verify indicates that attacks on energy facilities have intensified ahead of winter.
In 2026, BBC Verify recorded 273 strikes on Russian-controlled oil and gas facilities, more than twice the 124 recorded over the same period in 2025.
Separately, analysis of data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data project found that reported Russian attacks affecting Ukraine’s energy network had reached 2.4 times the level recorded over the comparable period of the previous year.
The figures illustrate the growing pressure on energy infrastructure on both sides, although the two sets of data measure different types of attacks and should not be treated as directly equivalent.
Fuel Prices Add Pressure to Ceasefire Efforts
The proposed energy truce comes amid concerns about rising global fuel prices and the economic consequences of the wider conflict.
Trump has urged Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil infrastructure, arguing that such strikes contribute to pressure on energy markets. His administration has also pursued a deal involving Russian diesel supplies to the United States and the wider global market.
Zelensky criticised the arrangement, describing the easing of restrictions on Russian energy exports as a benefit to Putin while Russian attacks on Ukraine continued.
The issue has added another dimension to negotiations over the war, linking military operations against energy infrastructure with fuel availability and economic pressures.
For Kyiv, any agreement that limits Ukrainian attacks without securing a reciprocal halt by Russia would raise concerns about the balance of obligations. Ukrainian officials have therefore stressed that the ceasefire must apply to both sides.
European Leaders Welcome the Proposal but Remain Cautious
European governments have expressed support for efforts to establish a sustained ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure, while questioning whether Russia is prepared to comply.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK strongly supported Trump’s call for an immediate and lasting energy truce. France, Canada and the European Union also expressed support for the proposal.
However, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that the bloc had yet to see evidence that Russia was respecting the arrangement.
Estonia’s foreign minister also said the ceasefire was not working, reflecting wider concerns among European officials about the gap between the announcement and developments on the ground.
The response underscores the distinction between supporting a ceasefire in principle and confirming that an operational agreement has been reached and implemented.
A Test for Diplomacy Ahead of Winter
The latest strikes have placed renewed attention on the credibility and practical implementation of Trump’s ceasefire announcement.
For Ukraine, protecting energy infrastructure is particularly urgent as colder weather approaches and repeated attacks threaten electricity and heating supplies. Further damage could increase pressure on emergency services, households and critical infrastructure.
For the United States and its European allies, the immediate challenge is establishing whether both sides are prepared to accept clear conditions and respect them in practice.
Zelensky has indicated that Ukraine is prepared to support an energy ceasefire if Russia reciprocates. Yet the reported strikes, continued power disruptions and lack of clarity over the agreement’s terms leave its status uncertain.
Until both sides demonstrate compliance, the announcement remains a diplomatic proposal whose effectiveness will be measured by developments on the ground rather than statements alone.
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