Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia struck six energy sites in Ukraine hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on energy infrastructure. Source: bbc.co.uk.
What Happened
Trump declared on Sunday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire.
Within hours, Zelensky confirmed that Russian strikes had targeted gas stations, power grids, and other energy infrastructure.
Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s state-owned grid operator, reported new power cuts in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia.
Electricity rationing was introduced in some areas to prevent overloading damaged equipment.
Key Facts
- At least 33 people were injured in the strikes on energy facilities across Ukraine.
- One person died and 11 were injured in a drone attack on a 25-story residential building in Kharkiv.
- Ukrainian officials say the attacks prove Russia is unwilling to accept the ceasefire.
- Trump claimed the agreement was made because he said it, stating the war ‘has to get settled’.
- Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has been under sustained attack, with data showing a sharp rise in strikes in 2026 compared to 2025.
Background: Energy Strikes in the War
For months, both Ukraine and Russia have exchanged attacks on energy infrastructure.
Ukraine has targeted facilities deep inside Russia to reduce its ability to finance the war.
Moscow argues such installations are legitimate military targets.
Analysis by BBC Verify shows Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy network have increased by 2.4 times this year compared to 2025.
Meanwhile, 273 strikes on Russian-controlled oil and gas facilities were recorded in 2026—more than double the 124 in 2025.
Why It Matters
Trump’s claim of a ceasefire has drawn mixed reactions from allies.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and EU leaders expressed support for the initiative.
However, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc would welcome a ceasefire only if Russia adheres to it.
Estonia’s foreign minister said the ceasefire is not working.
The situation highlights a gap between diplomatic claims and on-the-ground realities.
What to Watch Next
Ukrainian officials will likely continue to report on the status of energy infrastructure.
International responses to the ceasefire claim may shift as more data emerges.
Trump has also urged Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil infrastructure to allow diesel imports into the US.
These moves could affect global energy markets and international relations.
For more on Trump’s energy ceasefire claim, see our coverage at Trump Claims Ukraine and Russia Agreed to Energy Ceasefire.
For analysis on the diplomatic pushback, visit Trump’s Energy Ceasefire Claim Sparks Diplomatic Pushback.
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian targets, including a Yandex data centre, are also under review. See Ukraine Strikes Yandex Data Centre.
Sources & further reading
Featured image: Department of Energy bilateral meeting with Ukraine on February 10,… by U.S. Department of Energy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Image source
