Russia and Ukraine launch energy attacks despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
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Russia and Ukraine carried out energy attacks overnight on 15 September 2026, despite President Trump’s claim that the sides had agreed to a ceasefire. Neither side confirmed an agreement, and the attacks targeted gas pipelines and power grids.
Russia and Ukraine carried out attacks on each other's energy infrastructure overnight on 15 September 2026.14,13,10,8,7,4,3,2,1 Russian officials said a gas pipeline was hit in southern Russia.14 Ukrainian officials said Russian attacks disrupted power supplies in the Zaporizhzhia region.14
President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure.13,12,11,10,9,8,7,4,3,2,1 Neither Russia nor Ukraine confirmed an agreement.13,12,11,10,9,8,7,4,3,2,1 The Kremlin said the idea of an energy ceasefire was a good idea but would not affect fuel markets.9,5
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would pause attacks if Russia spared infrastructure.6,4 The attacks continued despite Trump's claim, indicating ongoing hostilities.14,13,10,8,7,4,3,2,1 The energy attacks included strikes on gas pipelines and power supplies.14,13
Why it matters
The war between Russia and Ukraine has involved attacks on energy infrastructure since 2022.14
Energy infrastructure includes gas pipelines, power grids, and oil refineries.14
President Trump has made several public statements about the war, including claims about ceasefires.13,12,11,10,9,8,7,4,3,2,1
The Kremlin has expressed support for the idea of an energy ceasefire but remains skeptical about its impact.9,5
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