Russian forces conducted targeted strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight amid a severe cold snap, with temperatures dropping to -25°C. The attacks have disrupted the country’s power supply, compounding the hardships faced by residents during the harsh winter conditions.
In Kyiv, the ongoing attacks have left approximately 1,170 apartment buildings without heating, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The disruption of heating services has heightened concerns for the well-being of residents in the capital, especially amid frigid temperatures.
The Russian strikes also impacted critical energy facilities in other regions, including Kharkiv, where one of the city’s key thermal power plants was affected. The damage to such infrastructure threatens to further strain Ukraine’s efforts to maintain consistent power and heat supplies during the winter months.
Ukraine’s authorities have condemned the attacks, describing them as deliberate disruptions aimed at civilian infrastructure. The situation remains tense as the country continues to navigate the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict and severe winter weather.