Russia attacks Ukrainian power plants hours after Trump announces energy ceasefire
World · 12 October 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
Russian forces hit several Ukrainian power plants on October 11, 2026, just hours after US President Donald Trump said both countries had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure.
Trump posted on Truth Social that the ceasefire would start immediately. But Ukrainian officials confirmed that Russian missiles struck a thermal power plant in Kharkiv at least twice, causing a fire. Attacks on a power plant in Kyiv left the capital without power and water.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Trump had not consulted him before making the announcement. He said the strikes showed Russia had not agreed to anything, adding: "Putin does not read Truth Social." Russia has not confirmed any agreement or commented publicly on Trump's announcement.