Russia attacks Ukraine power plant just hours after Trump boasts about ceasefire
Damage and smoke at the site of a Russian air strike in Kharkiv(Image: SERGEY KOZLOV/EPA/Shutterstock)
TL;DR
- A power plant in Kharkiv (CHP-5) was attacked and caught fire shortly after Donald Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine.
- President Zelensky confirmed the attacks, stating Ukraine had proposed an 'energy ceasefire' and would cease striking Russian energy facilities if Russia halted attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure.
- Trump announced the ceasefire on Truth Social, claiming 'Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!'
- A senior source in Ukraine's presidential office indicated Zelensky learned of Trump's announcement via social media and was caught off guard.
- Zelensky reported over 200 strikes on Ukraine's electricity generation and transmission facilities and 17 strikes on gas and oil facilities this week, resulting in more than 150 deaths and over 700 injuries.