Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Energy Facilities as Trump Signals Ukraine May Need to Cede Territory for Peace

Oct 20, 2025 12:24 am CST

Ukrainian forces have targeted a major Russian gas processing plant with drone strikes while US President Trump suggests Ukraine might need to surrender territory to end Russia's invasion. The attack on the Gazprom-operated Orenburg facility has disrupted operations, including gas processing from Kazakhstan, as Kyiv continues targeting Russian energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Trump's comments about territorial concessions mark another shift in his approach to resolving the conflict.