Zelensky: Russia hit six energy sites after Trump ceasefire

Russia struck six Ukrainian energy facilities hours after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Zelensky said 33 people were injured in the attacks, and that Russia had hit gas stations, energy infrastructure and other facilities despite the truce.

What did Zelensky and Lavrov say about the ceasefire?

Donald Trump said on Sunday that the truce would be “effective immediately”. Zelensky told Fox News: “We did not attack, while Russia attacked our gas stations, energy infrastructure, and other facilities.” He added: “I think it was Putin’s answer to President Trump.” Writing on X, Zelensky said the strikes were proof Russia was “unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire”.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Ukraine does not deserve the “respite” a ceasefire would bring. Asked about the ceasefire on Monday, Trump said the two countries agreed “because I said you agree”, adding that the war “has to get settled”.

Which parts of Ukraine lost power?

Ukraine’s state news agency Ukrinform reported blackouts in the city of Izyum after a Russian strike destroyed power grids, and said energy and railway infrastructure in western Ukraine was also targeted overnight. Ukraine’s state-owned grid operator Ukrenergo reported “new power cuts” in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia on Monday because of damage to energy equipment. Ukrenergo said electricity rationing had been introduced in parts of Ukraine to avoid overloading damaged equipment. Large-scale outages have hit grids elsewhere this year: Hurricane Isaias left 500,000 customers without power across the southern US.

What happened in Kyiv?

Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, posted on Telegram on Monday evening that a drone hit a 25-story residential building in the Darnytskyi district. Several cars in the building’s courtyard were also on fire, he said. One person was killed and 11 were injured.

How have strikes on energy infrastructure increased?

BBC Verify recorded 273 strikes on Russian-controlled oil and gas facilities in 2026, more than double the 124 recorded over the same period in 2025. Separate analysis of data aggregated by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data project (Acled) recorded 2.4 times as many reported Russian attacks affecting Ukraine’s energy network so far this year. Both sides have increased their attacks in the lead-up to the next winter, according to BBC Verify. Moscow has said the installations it hits are legitimate targets because they support Ukraine’s military operation, while Zelensky has characterised Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russian territory as part of an effort to “reduce Russia’s ability to finance the war”. Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities have repeatedly caused mass casualties, including a drone attack on a mall in Pavlohrad that killed five people and wounded 67.

How have other governments responded?

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain “strongly supports President Trump’s call today for a sustained energy ceasefire to start now”, while France, Canada and the EU also expressed support. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc would welcome an energy ceasefire “when it holds”, telling a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday: “We haven’t yet seen that also Russia will stick to it.” Estonia’s foreign minister said the ceasefire was “not working”.

Trump has urged Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil infrastructure so that Russia can fulfil a deal to release diesel to the US and the global market, and on Friday he announced a plan to import Russian diesel into the US. The deal temporarily undoes US sanctions on energy imports, which Zelensky described as a “gift” to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Global conflicts have pushed fuel prices higher ahead of the US midterm elections.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were injured in Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said 33 people were injured in strikes on energy facilities across Ukraine.

Did Russia and Ukraine agree to an energy ceasefire?

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the two countries had agreed a ceasefire that would be “effective immediately”. Zelensky said Russia attacked Ukrainian energy sites hours later, and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine did not deserve the “respite” a ceasefire would bring.

Which areas of Ukraine lost power?

Ukraine’s grid operator Ukrenergo reported new power cuts in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, and state news agency Ukrinform reported blackouts in the city of Izyum.

How many strikes hit Russian-controlled oil and gas facilities in 2026?

BBC Verify recorded 273 strikes on Russian-controlled oil and gas facilities in 2026, more than double the 124 recorded over the same period in 2025.

With reporting from BBC News.

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