Key facts
- Russia continued attacks on Kyiv's energy infrastructure on Oct. 11, impacting electricity and water grids.
- U.S. President Donald Trump claimed an "energy ceasefire" was reached between Ukraine and Russia.
- A senior Ukrainian official stated Ukraine had no knowledge of an energy ceasefire.
- Russian attacks killed at least 20 people in Zaporizhzhia and at least 2 others across Ukraine.
- Ukraine's drone production and deliveries have increased significantly in 2026, according to the defense ministry.
- A third Yandex data center in Russia was shut down following a reported drone attack.
Russia continued its assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Oct. 11, placing renewed strain on Kyiv's electricity and water grids. The attacks persisted despite a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that an "energy ceasefire" had been reached between Ukraine and Russia. A senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent that Ukraine had no information regarding such a ceasefire.
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko warned on the afternoon of Oct. 11 that "the enemy continues to attack energy infrastructure." He noted damage to a high-voltage power line and reduced water pressure across the city, adding that emergency crews were working to address the issues. Journalists heard explosions in Kyiv throughout the day, and Ukrainian energy company DTEK reported short power outages in various parts of the capital.
Earlier, Trump had blamed President Volodymyr Zelensky for the continuation of the war, urging him to stop attacking Russian oil refineries. Zelensky, however, indicated that these attacks, which have reduced Russian refining capacity by 45%, would only cease once Moscow stops targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Previous attacks on Kyiv on Oct. 8 had plunged the city into near-total darkness, and Ukrainians are bracing for similar conditions throughout the winter.
In a separate development, Ukraine's defense ministry announced on Oct. 11 that its procurement agency has contracted for 5.5 times as many drones as in the same period of 2025, with deliveries increasing by almost 3.7 times. Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara stated that providing the army with drones is a priority to enhance combat effectiveness and reduce risks for soldiers. This increase is attributed to support from international partners and the scaling of Ukraine's defense industry capabilities. The EU has also been providing significant financial support for drone procurement.
Meanwhile, Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day resulted in at least two deaths and 25 injuries. In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, one child was killed and five others injured. Donetsk Oblast reported one death and four injuries. Kyiv Oblast's military administration reported four injuries from drone strikes targeting civilian facilities and energy infrastructure. Six people, including one child, were injured in Kharkiv Oblast. Additionally, one person was injured in Kherson Oblast, and two men were injured in Sumy Oblast due to drone attacks. Several other oblasts were attacked with no reported casualties or significant damage.
In Russia, a third Yandex data center, located in Vladimir Oblast, was reportedly shut down following a drone attack on Oct. 11. This incident follows similar acknowledged strikes on Yandex data centers in Ryazan and Kaluga oblasts on Oct. 8 and 9. Yandex Cloud reported power disruptions in an availability zone at its Vladimir data center. Users across Russia and other countries reported disruptions to Yandex taxi services, courier applications, and smart home services. Yandex updated its user agreement on Oct. 10 to include drone and missile attacks as force majeure circumstances.