Russia launched attacks on six Ukrainian energy facilities shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between the two nations, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Despite Trump’s claim that the truce would be “effective immediately,” Zelensky reported that Russia targeted gas stations and energy infrastructure, causing blackouts in Izyum and damaging energy and railway systems in western Ukraine. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed that Ukraine does not deserve the ceasefire’s “respite.” Zelensky stated that 33 people were injured in the strikes and suggested the attacks were a response to Trump’s announcement. The ongoing conflict has led to rising fuel prices globally, and Trump has proposed importing Russian diesel to the U.S. Ukraine’s grid operator, Ukrenergo, reported new power cuts in several regions due to the damage, and electricity rationing has been implemented. Zelensky criticized Russia’s unwillingness to honor the ceasefire, while both countries have increased attacks on energy infrastructure as winter approaches. BBC Verify noted a significant rise in strikes on Russian-controlled facilities compared to the previous year.
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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
