Ukraine secures European military aid amid reported Russian strikes on energy infrastructure

On October 11, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has secured approximately 3 billion euros in new military aid from the European Union, which is expected to be delivered next week. The agreement followed a detailed consultation between Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concerning Ukraine's defense requirements and ongoing cooperation.

Despite a recent declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding an immediate energy ceasefire, President Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces continued to strike critical energy infrastructure. According to the Ukrainian president, a Russian Shahed drone hit a power plant in Kyiv, causing power outages across several districts, followed by additional attacks in the Kharkiv region. Zelenskyy stated that these strikes occurred after Trump's announcement, noting that Russia has not issued an official response to the ceasefire proposal or these specific accusations.

This new financial package follows a previous disbursement of 1.24 billion euros intended for national defense. While international discussions regarding potential truces, including suggestions of a 60-day ceasefire, are ongoing, the immediate situation on the ground remains volatile with continued shelling reported by the Ukrainian leadership.