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Russia Attacks Ukrainian Energy Facilities Despite Trump's Announced Truce
BBC · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia launched attacks on six Ukrainian energy facilities just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia attacked six Ukrainian energy facilities.
- The attacks occurred shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
- Trump's announcement stated that both nations would refrain from attacking oil depots, energy infrastructure, and related facilities.
- Power outages were reported in the Izyum region, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia following the Russian strikes.
- Energy and railway infrastructure in western Ukraine were also targeted.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukraine does not understand the benefits of a ceasefire.
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that a 25-story building was struck by a drone, resulting in one death and 11 injuries.
- Zelenskyy initially noted the ceasefire was news to him, but stated it would be a major step if the U.S. could ensure Russia abides by it.
- Moscow maintains that the targeted locations support Ukraine's military operations.
- ACLED reports that 2.4 percent of Russia's attacks on Ukraine target energy infrastructure.
- Trump urged Ukraine to stop attacking Russian fuel refineries so Russia can resume global fuel supplies, while Zelenskyy stated that temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil would be a gift to Vladimir Putin.
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