Tuesday 13 October 2026 07:30 UTC
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Energy Sites Despite Ceasefire Claim
Ukraine said it stopped attacking Russian energy facilities after Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire, but Russia struck six Ukrainian energy sites and other infrastructure on Monday, injuring 33 people nationwide. The Kremlin called Trump’s announcement “alleged” and rejected Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposed 60-day ceasefire, while offering only to pause attacks on Ukraine’s presidential election day. Zelensky renewed his offer to stop refinery strikes if Russia stops attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they struck a third supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, setting it ablaze after it allegedly ignored warnings. The strike was not independently verified. Maritime authorities recorded six commercial vessels hit by Iranian forces in or near the strait on October 11, the highest one-day total of the conflict. Iran also warned that another war could bring attacks on Saudi oil facilities, US Navy ships and neighbouring countries.
Two vessels were hit by likely Russian drones in the Black Sea, 18 miles off Bulgaria, according to an account of the incident. One sank, at least 12 crew members were injured and rescue operations began. The strike occurred inside or near waters controlled economically by a NATO member.
Saudi Arabia extended the shutdown of Riyadh airport while officials checked its safety after successive Houthi attacks. Authorities said Saturday’s strike killed at least 12 people, including a US citizen, and injured 309. The Saudi-led coalition later said it intercepted another Houthi ballistic missile heading towards Riyadh; witnesses heard three explosions in the capital.