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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced…

President Zelensky says strikes have continued despite Trump's announcement that energy infrastructure would not be targeted, with Ukrainians now worried about winter power and heat supplies.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:01 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says”, with reporting from Washington Examiner.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 1:01 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.

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BBCSix Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
Washington ExaminerUnable to break Ukraine’s defense, Russia embraces Islamist terrorist strategy

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest. Ukraine says Russia has hit six of its energy sites since President Trump announced that energy infrastructure would not be targeted.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPresident Zelensky says the strikes have continued despite that announcement, and Ukrainians are now worried about getting through the winter with power and heat.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAn announced ceasefire that nobody told the missiles about. Winter will be the real test of it, and Ukrainians know that better than anyone.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAlso today, a Washington Examiner opinion piece argues Russia is turning to attacks on civilians because it cannot break Ukraine's defensive lines, and it criticizes Washington for buying Russian diesel.

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