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Freezing temperatures continue across Ukraine. Energy workers keep restoring power and heat 24/7. Sometimes, it's not possible - for example, about 1,100 residential buildings in Kyiv cannot receive heating because the damage to the thermal power plant from Russian attacks is too grave. That's thousands of Ukrainian families, including... show more

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The Kyiv Independent visited central Kyiv, where energy workers from DTEK are working on repairing damaged power lines serving a residential building amid freezing temperatures. Recent Russian attacks have left Ukraine’s energy grid severely weakened, with power overloads causing further damage and prolonged outages. Residents in the building say they have been without heating for nearly three weeks. As temperatures drop below freezing, they sleep in multiple layers and rely on gas stoves and brief periods of electricity to heat water and keep warm.

The Kyiv Independent visited central Kyiv, where energy workers from DTEK are working on repairing damaged power lines serving a residential building amid freezing temperatures. Recent Russian attacks have left Ukraine’s energy grid severely weakened, with power overloads causing further damage and prolonged outages. Residents in the building say they have been without heating for nearly three weeks. As temperatures drop below freezing, they sleep in multiple layers and rely on gas stoves and brief periods of electricity to heat water and keep warm.

The Kyiv Independent

37,097 views • 6 months ago

russia launched its largest energy attack this year as temperatures hit -21°C across Ukraine. DTEK's thermal power plants were severely damaged – the ninth major strike since October. Thousands in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Odesa lost heating and power in the coldest days of winter. Our engineers are working in sub-zero conditions to restore electricity. When winter becomes the weapon, Ukraine's energy workers stand on the frontline. Share their story.

russia launched its largest energy attack this year as temperatures hit -21°C across Ukraine. DTEK's thermal power plants were severely damaged – the ninth major strike since October. Thousands in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Odesa lost heating and power in the coldest days of winter. Our engineers are working in sub-zero conditions to restore electricity. When winter becomes the weapon, Ukraine's energy workers stand on the frontline. Share their story.

DTEK Group

2,235,881 views • 6 months ago

❗️Almost all buildings in Kyiv have been reconnected to heating following the record attack on energy infrastructure, — Kyiv Mayor Klitschko Almost all of the 6,000 buildings that remained without heat supply after the enemy’s attack on Kyiv’s critical infrastructure on January 9 have now been reconnected to heating. City services continue working around the clock to eliminate the damage and ensure Kyiv residents receive the necessary services. “I visited one of the heating utility support points this morning, from where crews are dispatched to repair and restore heating networks and boiler houses. The utility workers are on duty 24/7. I thanked them for their work.”

❗️Almost all buildings in Kyiv have been reconnected to heating following the record attack on energy infrastructure, — Kyiv Mayor Klitschko Almost all of the 6,000 buildings that remained without heat supply after the enemy’s attack on Kyiv’s critical infrastructure on January 9 have now been reconnected to heating. City services continue working around the clock to eliminate the damage and ensure Kyiv residents receive the necessary services. “I visited one of the heating utility support points this morning, from where crews are dispatched to repair and restore heating networks and boiler houses. The utility workers are on duty 24/7. I thanked them for their work.”

🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦

109,089 views • 6 months ago

Freezing winter in Kyiv. Here on the left bank of the river Dnipro, in Eastern Kyiv. A city of three million people. Much of the city without electricity, without heating, without water. Over the next few days, temperatures are expected to drop to –20°C (–7°F) — and once again, Russia is expected to strike Ukraine’s power system. This is not about the battlefield. This is about civilians. Families. Elderly people. Children. Hospitals. Homes. In 21st-century Europe, a modern capital is being deliberately pushed toward darkness, cold, and unlivable conditions. And yet — Kyiv stands. Ukraine stands. Business Stands United with Ukraine

Freezing winter in Kyiv. Here on the left bank of the river Dnipro, in Eastern Kyiv. A city of three million people. Much of the city without electricity, without heating, without water. Over the next few days, temperatures are expected to drop to –20°C (–7°F) — and once again, Russia is expected to strike Ukraine’s power system. This is not about the battlefield. This is about civilians. Families. Elderly people. Children. Hospitals. Homes. In 21st-century Europe, a modern capital is being deliberately pushed toward darkness, cold, and unlivable conditions. And yet — Kyiv stands. Ukraine stands. Business Stands United with Ukraine

Andy Hunder

25,389 views • 6 months ago

The city of Dnipro suffered the largest Russian missile and drone attack: over 8,000 people were left without heating. An energy infrastructure facility was also damaged. In total, damage has been reported at five locations across the city. "In one of Dnipro’s districts, there is currently no heating. Energy workers, heating specialists, and municipal services are working to restore heating as quickly as possible in the buildings that remain without it. This affects around 8,600 customers," officials reported. In Kyiv, more than 1,100 homes remain without heating across two districts. Last night, Russian strikes damaged a facility that provides heat to these homes, the mayor said. 📹: WeUkraine

The city of Dnipro suffered the largest Russian missile and drone attack: over 8,000 people were left without heating. An energy infrastructure facility was also damaged. In total, damage has been reported at five locations across the city. "In one of Dnipro’s districts, there is currently no heating. Energy workers, heating specialists, and municipal services are working to restore heating as quickly as possible in the buildings that remain without it. This affects around 8,600 customers," officials reported. In Kyiv, more than 1,100 homes remain without heating across two districts. Last night, Russian strikes damaged a facility that provides heat to these homes, the mayor said. 📹: WeUkraine

Anton Gerashchenko

17,298 views • 6 months ago

The situation in Kyiv is critical. Due to repeated Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, the capital of Ukraine is experiencing constant emergency power outages, and hundreds of buildings have been without heating for many days. Severe frosts persist outside, and the temperature inside apartments does not exceed 10 degrees Celsius. 📹 DW

The situation in Kyiv is critical. Due to repeated Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, the capital of Ukraine is experiencing constant emergency power outages, and hundreds of buildings have been without heating for many days. Severe frosts persist outside, and the temperature inside apartments does not exceed 10 degrees Celsius. 📹 DW

Anton Gerashchenko

71,067 views • 6 months ago

This is what the pipes of the Darnytska CHP, which provided heat to Kyiv residents, look like now. Over the past few months, Russia has attacked this critical infrastructure site 13 times with ballistic missiles, yet the chimneys are only a small part of the damage. The station supplied electricity, hot water, and heating to several districts of Kyiv. About 1,100 residential buildings will be without heating in Kyiv for the foreseeable future after the Russian attacks. We still have quite a lot of cold weather to get through. Video 1, 2: NV Video 3: Ukrinform / One of Kyiv’s CHP plants after Russian strikes

This is what the pipes of the Darnytska CHP, which provided heat to Kyiv residents, look like now. Over the past few months, Russia has attacked this critical infrastructure site 13 times with ballistic missiles, yet the chimneys are only a small part of the damage. The station supplied electricity, hot water, and heating to several districts of Kyiv. About 1,100 residential buildings will be without heating in Kyiv for the foreseeable future after the Russian attacks. We still have quite a lot of cold weather to get through. Video 1, 2: NV Video 3: Ukrinform / One of Kyiv’s CHP plants after Russian strikes

Anton Gerashchenko

30,658 views • 5 months ago

Kyiv, power outages. Twins Yaroslav and Sviatoslav are climbing the stairs to the 7th floor — the toddlers are two years old. Russians continue to terrorize Ukraine, deliberately destroying the energy infrastructure of cities. Millions of people in Ukraine are right now left without electricity and heat. Homes are cold and dark. Not only heating and power are down, but also water supply and sewage systems. Outside, it’s −15°C. The situation is critical. Thank you to everyone who is helping to keep Ukraine warm right now. You are helping us save lives and endure. 📹: tetyashkaa/Instagram

Kyiv, power outages. Twins Yaroslav and Sviatoslav are climbing the stairs to the 7th floor — the toddlers are two years old. Russians continue to terrorize Ukraine, deliberately destroying the energy infrastructure of cities. Millions of people in Ukraine are right now left without electricity and heat. Homes are cold and dark. Not only heating and power are down, but also water supply and sewage systems. Outside, it’s −15°C. The situation is critical. Thank you to everyone who is helping to keep Ukraine warm right now. You are helping us save lives and endure. 📹: tetyashkaa/Instagram

Anton Gerashchenko

110,529 views • 6 months ago

🇺🇦🇷🇺 Russia carried out a massive strike, including on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Confirmed targets include: 1) Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant and Kalush Combined Heat and Power Plant in Ivano-Frankivsk region 2) Dobrotvir Thermal Power Plant (Lviv region) 3) Ladyzhyn Thermal Power Plant (Vinnytsia region) 4) Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Station (Zaporizhzhia occupied by the enemy) 5) Gas infrastructure in Stryi (Lviv region). Not all cases involve critical damage, but the strike is one of the largest in recent times. As of the morning, serious power outages are observed in several regions, trains are temporarily not running, and internet and mobile communication are absent in some areas. 1/

🇺🇦🇷🇺 Russia carried out a massive strike, including on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Confirmed targets include: 1) Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant and Kalush Combined Heat and Power Plant in Ivano-Frankivsk region 2) Dobrotvir Thermal Power Plant (Lviv region) 3) Ladyzhyn Thermal Power Plant (Vinnytsia region) 4) Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Station (Zaporizhzhia occupied by the enemy) 5) Gas infrastructure in Stryi (Lviv region). Not all cases involve critical damage, but the strike is one of the largest in recent times. As of the morning, serious power outages are observed in several regions, trains are temporarily not running, and internet and mobile communication are absent in some areas. 1/

Lord Bebo

23,028 views • 9 months ago

The Darnytska thermal power plant in Kyiv has been almost completely destroyed by enemy attacks, declared Minister of Community Development Kuleba. The plant supplies heat to approximately 500,000 residents of Kyiv. Since the start of the heating season, it has been attacked five times, including on February 3 with five ballistic missiles. "Today, over 60 ambassadors and representatives of foreign states and international organizations witnessed the destruction of the Darnytska thermal power plant in Kyiv. This is a critical piece of civilian infrastructure. Not a military target. Not a defensive structure," Kuleba emphasized. The 60 bureaucrats won't do anything significant. These incompetent weaklings just want to get back to their comfortable offices as quickly as possible. They've stood by and watched for four years and have no intention of changing that. Video: Radio Liberty

The Darnytska thermal power plant in Kyiv has been almost completely destroyed by enemy attacks, declared Minister of Community Development Kuleba. The plant supplies heat to approximately 500,000 residents of Kyiv. Since the start of the heating season, it has been attacked five times, including on February 3 with five ballistic missiles. "Today, over 60 ambassadors and representatives of foreign states and international organizations witnessed the destruction of the Darnytska thermal power plant in Kyiv. This is a critical piece of civilian infrastructure. Not a military target. Not a defensive structure," Kuleba emphasized. The 60 bureaucrats won't do anything significant. These incompetent weaklings just want to get back to their comfortable offices as quickly as possible. They've stood by and watched for four years and have no intention of changing that. Video: Radio Liberty

Jürgen Nauditt 🇩🇪🇺🇦

12,085 views • 6 months ago

Kyiv region is experiencing a blackout following a Russian strike on December 27. Russia is trying to create a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, to torment civilians, especially the most vulnerable people - the elderly, the sick, the babies. ▪️ Vyshhorod, in northern Kyiv region, has been without electricity for four days now. About 30,000 people live in the city. For most residents, power has been out since the attack and has yet to be restored. In modern residential complexes that rely entirely on electricity, elevators are not working, water has to be carried by hand, and cooking is only possible in homes with gas or private generators. People are trying to help each other out. Neighbors with gas stoves invite others to cook, local chat groups offer access to power outlets, warm rooms, and assistance for elderly residents. People share portable chargers, charging stations, and extension cables. Groups of residents gather to charge their devices in supermarkets, cafés, gas stations, and other places where electricity is available thanks to generators. In the first hours of the Russian attack, everything went out at once: electricity, water, and heating. Heat supply was partially restored relatively quickly, but remains intermittent. In buildings with electric boiler systems, the situation is critical - without power, neither pumps nor heating systems can operate. As of the morning of December 30, around 9,500 families in Vyshhorod remain without electricity and exposed to cold temperatures. Emergency services and volunteers have installed high-capacity generators near residential buildings, helping maintain heat in at least 22 apartment blocks. Water is supplied on a limited schedule - in the morning and evening - while gas supply remains stable. Energy workers are operating around the clock, but the damage caused by Russia to local infrastructure is severe. Earlier, officials gave tentative restoration deadlines - first December 30, then December 31. However, residents say these dates have already been postponed several times. The situation remains difficult in other parts of Kyiv region, including Boryspil and Brovary districts. On the left bank of Kyiv, emergency outages are still in effect, as attempts to return to scheduled power cuts are disrupted by network overloads. The Ministry of Energy reports that over the past week more than 40 targeted Russian attacks on energy facilities have been recorded, along with over 100 instances of damage. Weather has added to the problem. We have lower temperatures, snow and strong winds these days. Russia deliberately times its attacks when it gets colder to inflict even more damage and bring more suffering. 📹: State Emergency Service of Kyiv Region

Kyiv region is experiencing a blackout following a Russian strike on December 27. Russia is trying to create a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, to torment civilians, especially the most vulnerable people - the elderly, the sick, the babies. ▪️ Vyshhorod, in northern Kyiv region, has been without electricity for four days now. About 30,000 people live in the city. For most residents, power has been out since the attack and has yet to be restored. In modern residential complexes that rely entirely on electricity, elevators are not working, water has to be carried by hand, and cooking is only possible in homes with gas or private generators. People are trying to help each other out. Neighbors with gas stoves invite others to cook, local chat groups offer access to power outlets, warm rooms, and assistance for elderly residents. People share portable chargers, charging stations, and extension cables. Groups of residents gather to charge their devices in supermarkets, cafés, gas stations, and other places where electricity is available thanks to generators. In the first hours of the Russian attack, everything went out at once: electricity, water, and heating. Heat supply was partially restored relatively quickly, but remains intermittent. In buildings with electric boiler systems, the situation is critical - without power, neither pumps nor heating systems can operate. As of the morning of December 30, around 9,500 families in Vyshhorod remain without electricity and exposed to cold temperatures. Emergency services and volunteers have installed high-capacity generators near residential buildings, helping maintain heat in at least 22 apartment blocks. Water is supplied on a limited schedule - in the morning and evening - while gas supply remains stable. Energy workers are operating around the clock, but the damage caused by Russia to local infrastructure is severe. Earlier, officials gave tentative restoration deadlines - first December 30, then December 31. However, residents say these dates have already been postponed several times. The situation remains difficult in other parts of Kyiv region, including Boryspil and Brovary districts. On the left bank of Kyiv, emergency outages are still in effect, as attempts to return to scheduled power cuts are disrupted by network overloads. The Ministry of Energy reports that over the past week more than 40 targeted Russian attacks on energy facilities have been recorded, along with over 100 instances of damage. Weather has added to the problem. We have lower temperatures, snow and strong winds these days. Russia deliberately times its attacks when it gets colder to inflict even more damage and bring more suffering. 📹: State Emergency Service of Kyiv Region

Anton Gerashchenko

38,349 views • 7 months ago

Currently, Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure are under heavy bombardment by Russian forces, resulting in severe destruction. Today alone, Russia has decimated the entire power capacity of the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant (TPP), a critical facility serving Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Zhytomyr regions. Ukraine urgently needs support from its allies. The deployment of additional Patriot air defense systems is vital to safeguarding Ukrainian territory and protecting its people. #UkraineNeedsAirDefense

Currently, Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure are under heavy bombardment by Russian forces, resulting in severe destruction. Today alone, Russia has decimated the entire power capacity of the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant (TPP), a critical facility serving Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Zhytomyr regions. Ukraine urgently needs support from its allies. The deployment of additional Patriot air defense systems is vital to safeguarding Ukrainian territory and protecting its people. #UkraineNeedsAirDefense

Ihor Lachenkov

188,984 views • 2 years ago

Bad news for Kyiv residents: there's currently no information even on the approximate time for restoring power in homes across the capital, according to . Over 500,000 consumers in Kyiv are currently without electricity due to emergency outages. The damage from the Russian massive attack is significant, so restoration will take time. Right now, energy workers are prioritizing critical infrastructure: metro, water utilities, and public transport.

Bad news for Kyiv residents: there's currently no information even on the approximate time for restoring power in homes across the capital, according to . Over 500,000 consumers in Kyiv are currently without electricity due to emergency outages. The damage from the Russian massive attack is significant, so restoration will take time. Right now, energy workers are prioritizing critical infrastructure: metro, water utilities, and public transport.

Iuliia Mendel

27,948 views • 7 months ago

88,000 families in Kyiv are without electricity after Russia's attack on the city last night. About 6,000 residential buildings are without heating (hundreds of thousands of people). It is -8 degrees, and will be up to - 15 in the night. Russia continues its energy genocide.

88,000 families in Kyiv are without electricity after Russia's attack on the city last night. About 6,000 residential buildings are without heating (hundreds of thousands of people). It is -8 degrees, and will be up to - 15 in the night. Russia continues its energy genocide.

Anton Gerashchenko

89,798 views • 6 months ago

1/2 As of today in Ukraine, thousands of apartment buildings continue to go without stable heating. In cities most affected by russian strikes on infrastructure, such as Kherson, indoor temperatures are dropping to +8...+10 °C (46 °F). This is the exact threshold at which both human health and the integrity of buildings and furniture begin to deteriorate. This week, meteorologists say a new wave of cold will sweep across Ukraine. Freezing temperatures are expected nationwide, both day and night, with lows potentially reaching -15… -20 °C (-4 °F). I believe the russians will continue to test both our infrastructure and the resilience of people in the cities.

1/2 As of today in Ukraine, thousands of apartment buildings continue to go without stable heating. In cities most affected by russian strikes on infrastructure, such as Kherson, indoor temperatures are dropping to +8...+10 °C (46 °F). This is the exact threshold at which both human health and the integrity of buildings and furniture begin to deteriorate. This week, meteorologists say a new wave of cold will sweep across Ukraine. Freezing temperatures are expected nationwide, both day and night, with lows potentially reaching -15… -20 °C (-4 °F). I believe the russians will continue to test both our infrastructure and the resilience of people in the cities.

Katerina Horbunova

35,645 views • 7 months ago

💡What gives European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos hope for Ukraine's energy future? She highlighted three things on her visit to a DTEK thermal power plant yesterday: - The resilience of Ukrainians; - A clear roadmap integrating Ukraine into the EU's energy system; and - An end to attacks on energy infrastructure Commissioner Kos, thank you for supporting our efforts to power life in Ukraine. Watch the clip to hear more.

💡What gives European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos hope for Ukraine's energy future? She highlighted three things on her visit to a DTEK thermal power plant yesterday: - The resilience of Ukrainians; - A clear roadmap integrating Ukraine into the EU's energy system; and - An end to attacks on energy infrastructure Commissioner Kos, thank you for supporting our efforts to power life in Ukraine. Watch the clip to hear more.

DTEK Group

448,344 views • 7 months ago

Last night, Trump bragged that he had spoken to putin and that putin had “agreed not to fire on Kyiv for a week.” Just hours later, Russia launched one of the largest air attacks of the war against Ukraine. More than 520 air attack weapons were used. Russia deliberately targeted critical civilian infrastructure, including thermal power plants that heat entire cities. This happened while temperatures in Ukraine dropped to –20°C. Apartment buildings were hit. Homes were set on fire. Cities were left without heat and electricity in freezing weather. As of now, at least five civilians are injured.

Last night, Trump bragged that he had spoken to putin and that putin had “agreed not to fire on Kyiv for a week.” Just hours later, Russia launched one of the largest air attacks of the war against Ukraine. More than 520 air attack weapons were used. Russia deliberately targeted critical civilian infrastructure, including thermal power plants that heat entire cities. This happened while temperatures in Ukraine dropped to –20°C. Apartment buildings were hit. Homes were set on fire. Cities were left without heat and electricity in freezing weather. As of now, at least five civilians are injured.

Saint Javelin

36,952 views • 6 months ago

"It was cold, we were freezing, and we slept under three or four blankets." "What can we do? Endure it. Russian people are patient." 167,000 residents of Russian Angarsk, in the midst of freezing weather, when temperatures in the region dropped below -20°C, were left without heating in their apartments due to an accident at the local TPP-9 power plant. Judging by what locals say, they freeze in their homes silently and wait for a miracle. Tsar Putin spends all the money on war, he doesn't care about his people.

"It was cold, we were freezing, and we slept under three or four blankets." "What can we do? Endure it. Russian people are patient." 167,000 residents of Russian Angarsk, in the midst of freezing weather, when temperatures in the region dropped below -20°C, were left without heating in their apartments due to an accident at the local TPP-9 power plant. Judging by what locals say, they freeze in their homes silently and wait for a miracle. Tsar Putin spends all the money on war, he doesn't care about his people.

Anton Gerashchenko

79,281 views • 7 months ago

The Coalition’s energy policy of renewables, gas, and nuclear is absolutely essential to keeping the lights on 24/7, to having cheaper power prices for families and small businesses, and to making sure that we can reduce our emissions.

The Coalition’s energy policy of renewables, gas, and nuclear is absolutely essential to keeping the lights on 24/7, to having cheaper power prices for families and small businesses, and to making sure that we can reduce our emissions.

Peter Dutton

60,512 views • 2 years ago