Russia struck Kharkiv's power plant shortly after Trump announced 'energy ceasefire'

kyivindependent.com·Olena Goncharova·2026-10-11T17:21:00.000Z
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This article reports that Russian missile strikes hit a power plant and a grocery store in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing three people and injuring 22, including children, shortly after Donald Trump claimed an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine. It highlights that Ukrainian officials were unaware of any such ceasefire and that attacks continued, casting doubt on the credibility of Trump’s announcement made via social media. The article emphasizes the ongoing harm to civilians and infrastructure in Ukraine while contrasting official on-the-ground reports with a high-profile but unverified claim.

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