Kyiv faces power outages and winter readiness concerns after Russian strikes

Russian strikes on an energy facility in Kyiv caused emergency power outages across five districts and disrupted local water supplies, according to energy operators Ukrenergo and DTEK.

Following the attacks, the Kyiv City State Administration urged residents to prepare emergency supplies, including food, water, and charged power banks, amid fears of further infrastructure damage. Meanwhile, concerns over the capital's winter preparedness have intensified. Former State Agency for Restoration head Serhiy Sukhomlyn warned that readiness remains low, leaving the city reliant on "a warm winter and the inaccuracy of Russian strikes." Additionally, investigative reporting highlighted significant delays by local and central authorities in procuring backup power systems for essential utilities.

Sources: Українська правда, NV, Радіо Свобода, Liga net.