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Zelensky says Russia hit 6 energy sites after truce claim
BBC News··1h ago
Russia struck six Ukrainian energy sites after Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire, Volodymyr Zelensky said. He said 33 people were injured. Ukrenergo reported power cuts in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia. Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine does not deserve a ceasefire respite. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said a drone hit a 25-story tower, killing one and injuring 11.
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What It Means For You
- Electricity rationing in parts of Ukraine limits household power while equipment is repaired.
- Residents in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia face scheduled cuts after overnight damage.
- Izyum saw blackouts after a strike destroyed power grids, Ukrinform reported.
What's Happening
- Trump said on Sunday the truce would be effective immediately; Zelensky said Russia attacked after the announcement.
- Zelensky told Fox News Russia attacked gas stations and other facilities while Ukraine did not strike.
- Overnight attacks also targeted energy and railway infrastructure in western Ukraine.
Energy Ceasefire Claims
- Global fuel prices have risen ahead of US midterm elections.
- Trump announced a plan to import Russian diesel into the US on Friday.
- Zelensky posted on X that the strikes showed Russia was unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire.
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