Russia pounds Ukrainian cities, spares energy targets for first time since Trump 'ceasefire'
Summary
Russia struck Ukrainian cities and transport links on October 13, 2026, killing at least four people in Kharkiv. For the first time since President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire," Russian forces did not attack Ukraine’s energy facilities, though it is unclear if this was intentional.Key Facts
- Russia attacked Ukrainian cities and transport infrastructure overnight, killing at least four people in Kharkiv.
- No Russian strikes targeted Ukrainian energy facilities on October 13, 2026, after President Trump’s "energy ceasefire" announcement.
- It is uncertain if Russia purposely avoided hitting energy targets.
- President Trump announced the ceasefire after lifting US sanctions on Russian diesel exports to lower US fuel prices.
- US officials reportedly threatened to stop sharing intelligence and weapons with Ukraine unless it stops attacking Russian oil refineries.
- Ukraine has not attacked Russian refineries for two days following the ceasefire, but Russia has continued hitting Ukrainian infrastructure.
- Russian strikes on October 12 hit six Ukrainian energy sites.
- Ukraine continues to receive intelligence from the US, despite tensions over the ceasefire.
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