Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 25, 2026
2 min readLast updated: January 25, 2026
Kyiv faces a heating crisis with 1,700 apartment blocks affected after a Russian attack. Restoration efforts are ongoing to resolve the issue amid ongoing conflict.
KYIV, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Around 1,700 apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv were still without heating following a Russian missile and drone attack earlier this week, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said on Sunday.
Moscow has sharply intensified bombardments of Ukraine's energy system since it invaded its neighbour in 2022.
Russia launched a vast attack on Ukraine's energy system on Saturday, rocking Kyiv with explosions overnight, leaving 1.2 million properties without power countrywide during sub-zero winter temperatures.
"Russia’s main targets right now are our energy sector, critical infrastructure, and residential buildings," Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on X.
This week alone, he said Russia had launched more than 1,700 attack drones, over 1,380 guided aerial bombs and 69 missiles on Ukraine.
Every massive attack by Russia could have a devastating impact, said Zelenskiy, who on Sunday visited Lithuania.
"We are working with every leader to strengthen Ukraine. Everyone must clearly understand the threat coming from Russia," he said.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said on Saturday that more than 3,200 of Kyiv's buildings were without heating late that evening, down from 6,000 in the morning.
"Since yesterday evening, utility workers and energy companies have restored heat supply to more than 1,600 buildings. They are continuing to work to restore services to the homes of Kyiv residents," Klitschko said on Telegram.
The large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital took place just as Ukrainian, Russian and American negotiators were discussing options in Abu Dhabi for ending the war.
(Reporting by Pavel PolityukEditing by Bernadette Baum)
A heating crisis occurs when a significant number of buildings or homes lack adequate heating, often due to infrastructure damage or energy supply issues, particularly during cold weather.
Utility services refer to essential services provided to the public, including electricity, water, gas, and heating, which are necessary for daily living and functioning.
Energy infrastructure includes the physical systems and facilities that generate, transmit, and distribute energy, such as power plants, pipelines, and electrical grids.
Restoration efforts involve actions taken to repair and restore services or infrastructure that have been damaged or disrupted, particularly after emergencies or attacks.
Winter temperatures can significantly increase the demand for heating and energy supply, leading to potential shortages or crises if infrastructure is compromised.
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