Russian Strikes Disrupt Heating in Kyiv Amid Winter Escalation
Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine early Thursday, targeting critical energy and heating infrastructure across multiple regions. The assault left nearly 2,600 residential buildings in Kyiv without heating during freezing winter temperatures.
According to Ukraine’s air force, Russia fired 24 missiles and 219 drones. Air defense systems intercepted 16 missiles and 197 drones, preventing further widespread damage.
Casualties Reported in Eastern and Central Ukraine
Two civilians were killed in the eastern town of Lozova after the strikes cut power supplies. Local authorities confirmed emergency backup systems were activated to support critical infrastructure.
In the central city of Dnipro, four people were wounded, and heating services were disrupted for approximately 10,000 residents. In the southern Odesa region, one person was injured while nearly 300,000 people temporarily lost water supply.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko confirmed that over 1,000 apartment blocks were already without heating due to previous attacks, worsening the humanitarian situation.
Energy Infrastructure Remains Primary Target
Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s power grid and heating systems during winter, aiming to weaken civilian resilience. Ukrainian officials described the latest barrage as another attempt to deprive citizens of basic services.
Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported repelling a missile attack in the Volgograd region, though debris caused a fire near a military facility.
The continued targeting of energy infrastructure highlights the strategic focus of the conflict, as winter conditions amplify the humanitarian impact across Ukraine.
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