A significant nighttime assault by Russian forces has left nearly 2,000 apartment buildings in Kiev without heat. The attack, which targeted critical infrastructure, primarily affected neighborhoods in the Pechersk, Dnipro, Holosiivskyi, and Solomianskyi districts.
Kiev’s mayor reported that 1,905 buildings lost heating due to the damage. Emergency services are actively working to restore heat to the affected areas as quickly as possible.
In total, approximately 2,700 buildings across the city are currently without heating, including some in the Darnytskyi and Dnipro districts. These areas are experiencing significant delays in heat restoration due to severe damage at the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant.
Additionally, the attack resulted in three injuries within the city, with two individuals requiring hospitalization and one receiving on-site medical assistance.
In a broader context, the Russian military launched a substantial offensive overnight, firing 29 missiles—most of which were ballistic—and deploying 480 drones. Major strikes were reported in Kiev, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, with additional impacts felt in Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia, among other regions. Reports indicate that children are among the casualties and injured.
The strikes also caused damage to several ports, leading to the suspension of around 20 trains overnight for safety reasons.
A recent Russian attack on Kiev has resulted in extensive damage to the city's heating infrastructure, affecting thousands of residents. Emergency services are mobilizing to restore heat amid ongoing military offensives across Ukraine, which have also led to injuries and disruptions in transportation.