Following a Russian attack last night, the city of Kyiv is facing severe disruption of critical infrastructure, leaving nearly 6,000 residential buildings without heating and causing widespread water supply interruptions, reports Ukrainska Pravda.
Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko described the combined strike as the heaviest attack on the capital’s critical infrastructure to date.
“Community workers have connected public facilities — especially hospitals and maternity wards — to mobile boiler units. Together with energy crews, they are working to restore electricity and heating to residents’ homes,” Klitschko said.
He urged citizens to temporarily leave the city if possible and seek locations with alternative energy and heating sources, warning that harsh weather conditions are expected in the coming days.
Details of the Attack
The strike began on the evening of January 8, when a drone hit the roof of an apartment building in the Desniyskyi district.
- Four people were confirmed dead in the attack.
- Damage to the electrical grid left over 500,000 customers in Kyiv and surrounding areas without power.
- Some passenger train services were delayed due to infrastructure damage.
Emergency Response Underway
Kyiv authorities are implementing emergency measures to restore electricity and heating, while citizens are advised to exercise caution and follow municipal instructions.
“City services are operating under emergency conditions,” Klitschko added.
