Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of attacking a power plant and energy facilities, claiming the strike breaks an 'energy ceasefire' that Donald Trump said was in place.
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Key facts
- Zelenskyy accused Russia of striking a Ukrainian power plant and energy facilities.
- The accusation came after Donald Trump claimed an 'energy ceasefire' was in place.
- The claim was reported by Sky News on 11 October 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of striking a Ukrainian power plant and energy facilities, saying the attack breaks what Donald Trump had described as an ‘energy ceasefire’, according to Sky News.
The accusation came after Trump claimed that such a ceasefire was in place, Sky News reported.
Zelenskyy said the strike targeted a power plant along with other energy facilities, directly contradicting the idea that fighting over energy infrastructure had paused.
The Sky News report, published on 11 October 2026, sets out Zelenskyy’s claim that Russia had already broken the arrangement referenced by Trump.
Further details about the location of the power plant, the extent of the damage, and any casualties were not provided in the available source material.
Why it matters
Attacks on energy infrastructure have been a recurring feature of the war in Ukraine, affecting civilian power supplies. A dispute over whether an 'energy ceasefire' is holding carries implications for diplomatic efforts and for the reliability of any announced pause in strikes.
Frequently asked questions
Who accused Russia of breaking the energy ceasefire?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of striking a power plant and energy facilities, according to Sky News.
What did Donald Trump claim?
According to Sky News, Donald Trump claimed that an 'energy ceasefire' was in place.
What was reportedly targeted in the strike?
Zelenskyy said Russia struck a Ukrainian power plant and energy facilities, as reported by Sky News.
Timeline
- Putin has already broken Trump's 'energy ceasefire' with attack on power plant, says Zelenskyy
Sky News: Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of striking a Ukrainian power plant and energy facilities after Donald Trump claimed an "energy ceasefire" was in place.