Russia strikes Kharkiv power plant hours after Trump ceasefire boast
Russia strikes Kharkiv power plant after Trump ceasefire boast

Russia attacked a Ukrainian power plant hours after Donald Trump said both sides had agreed to an "energy ceasefire". The thermal power plant CHP-5 in Kharkiv was struck at least twice before bursting into flames on Sunday, a local official said.

Zelensky confirms attacks

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Russia had attacked the plant, as well as another in Kyiv, reports ABC News. The strikes came shortly after Trump's announcement of the ceasefire agreement, which he had touted as a major diplomatic breakthrough.

Impact of the strike

The attack on CHP-5 caused significant damage and smoke, as seen in images from the scene. The full extent of the damage and any casualties have not yet been confirmed. This is a breaking news story and more details are expected to emerge.