Latest news from Kyiv and Kyiv region. Events from Ukraine's capital, politics, economy, culture
Public transport is the artery of the capital. When there aren’t enough drivers, it affects passenger flows, schedules and the city’s readiness for peak loads. Kyivpastrans has announced official employment, free training and salaries of up to 40,000 — we examine whether that will be enough.
The red line is passable in only two segments due to an air-raid alert. We explain which sections are operating, why movement was restricted, and where to find shelter and hot meals.
Due to heating and power outages, the city, emergency responders and charities have set up a support network. Briefly — what’s been done, where to turn, and how to help others and protect yourself today.
The President has instructed the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance to urgently assess options for procuring equipment for alternative electricity and heat supply — a move expected to quickly affect more than 1,200 apartment buildings and thousands of residents in Kyiv and several regions.
On the night of January 24, shelling of Kyiv damaged sites of the Kyiv‑Pechersk Lavra that are under UNESCO protection — this has both cultural and international‑legal dimensions.
A 24-year-old driver allegedly struck a passenger after she damaged the vehicle’s interior. The police have forwarded the case to court — why this matters for trust in transport providers and how oversight of services will change.
The Archdiocese of Kraków is launching an initiative on 1 February: the money will go toward generators and mobile boiler units for Kyiv districts suffering from outages. On 8 February it will become clear which equipment will be purchased with the funds raised.
A massive strike on the energy infrastructure has disrupted daily life for Kyiv residents. We examine what services are doing, what risks remain, and what this means for the city's security.
Kyiv's "red" line returned to service on a weekend schedule after overnight shelling. For residents, this restores mobility and is another signal of stabilization in the city's infrastructure.
A night raid marked the return of a rare strategic weapon — an important signal for air defenses and international partners. We examine why this is happening and what the consequences are for the energy sector and civilians.
The mayor urged residents to temporarily leave due to risks to the energy system — but demand for housing in Kyiv did not fall. We examine what renters are actually opting for this winter and why prices are rising even amid energy uncertainty.
Train service between "Syrets" and "Chervonyi Khutir" has been restored at six-minute intervals. The swift work of repair crews and energy workers restored Kyiv residents' morning mobility — we examine why this matters now.
On the night of January 24, a Russian "Shahed" drone struck the building of a confectionery factory in the Holosiivskyi district — this is not only a human tragedy but also a blow to jobs and the city's infrastructure amid mass attacks on the energy sector.
The Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) will gradually switch off lights in parks and squares — citing technical limitations of aging mercury and sodium lamps. This is a temporary measure to ensure stable energy supply, which will affect evening walks and require residents to adapt.
A missile-and-drone attack damaged critical infrastructure: heating, the water supply and the metro were affected. We explain what this means for every Kyiv resident and how quickly services might be restored.
Due to damage to the fencing and a power shortage, the metro is operating on a modified schedule. We explain which stations are closed, how trains are running, and what this means for daily commutes.
On the night of January 24, Russia simultaneously used 'Zircon', 'Iskander', Kh-22/Kh-32 missiles and hundreds of attack drones. Why energy infrastructure became the target and what these strikes mean for security and recovery — briefly and to the point.
As of 6:00 p.m. on January 23, 1,200 apartment blocks in the capital remain without central heating. Repeated reconnections after the January 9 and 20 attacks are slowing restoration and increasing strain on the energy system — we examine what this means for Kyiv residents.
The Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office says that in 2020–2023 the city did not need to borrow — because of the bond issuance the capital allegedly overpaid UAH 581 million. We explain what exactly is happening and why this matters for Kyiv's budgetary priorities.
The National Police are conducting investigative actions at the Kyiv City State Administration’s Department of Finance — the director has been placed under suspicion. The probe concerns the issuance of local loan bonds in 2020 and has direct implications for Kyiv’s fiscal stability and investor confidence.
On Unity Day, the President honored the head and deputy of the capital’s Center for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery — awards meant to signal the importance of medicine for the security, recovery, and support of wounded defenders.
During the restoration of heating in one of Kyiv's residential buildings, a housing maintenance worker was injured; a criminal investigation has been opened. We examine what has been confirmed, which facts are disputed, and why the case is important for society and for trust in institutions.
The mayor warned of risks to Kyiv’s energy system and urged businesses to move employees to remote work. We explain what has already been done, what the numbers say about the state of the grid, and what each person should do.
After the attacks on January 9 and 20, 1,940 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating. We examine which districts were hardest hit, what municipal utility crews have already done, and why this matters for residents this winter.
On January 22, Ukraine's power system endured its most difficult day since the 2022 blackout. We explain where the greatest risks lie, what the services are doing, and how this affects daily life and safety.
Rescue divers of the State Emergency Service carried out an underwater special operation on a CHP plant damaged by shelling in temperatures down to −15 °C. Six days of the rescuers' work made it possible to resume repair operations and reduce the risk of large-scale heating and power outages in the capital.
During a freeze of up to −15°C, emergency responders carried out an underwater special operation — halting the leak allowed heating to be restored for thousands of Kyiv residents. We explain what happened and what the consequences are for the city's energy resilience.
After Russian attacks and emergency power cuts, about 3,000 multi‑storey residential buildings in the capital remain without heating. Overnight 227 buildings were reconnected — we explain what is slowing the restoration and what to expect next.
Tonight heat will begin to be supplied to buildings that were left without heating twice after the shelling. We explain why this will take approximately 48 hours and what every Kyiv resident needs to know.
DTEK tells UNN: after the attack, the capital's power system is operating in emergency mode; power is being turned on and off manually — which makes regular outage schedules currently impossible. We explain what this means for Kyiv residents and when to expect changes.
Kyivpastrans is rolling out the third batch of buses purchased with an EIB loan — a move aimed at preserving the city’s accessibility and operational resilience amid energy challenges.
The mayor's statement about half a million departures after the shelling provoked public reaction. Kateryna Pop, spokeswoman for the Kyiv City Military Administration, said on the telethon that there is no such data. We examine why this contradiction matters for infrastructure restoration and aid planning.
The SBU and the Office of the Prosecutor General uncovered a corruption network in which an official sold exemptions from service for $15,000–$20,000 — undermining the mobilization system and security at the front.
Law enforcement detained the first deputy head of a district administration who, through connections at the Territorial Recruitment Center and forged documents, helped at least 190 men evade military service. Why this matters for security and trust in institutions — briefly and without panic.
After arriving in Davos, the US president said he was negotiating with both sides and purportedly saw a chance for a deal between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian officials clarify: the president is in Kyiv. Why this matters for Ukraine’s security and negotiating position — briefly and to the point.
DTEK reports restoration of power to key facilities, but widespread emergency outages continue. Repair crews are working around the clock — what this means for residents and which districts to pay attention to.
Energy workers restored power to critical infrastructure facilities after the January 20 attack — essential repairs are ongoing, and risks to heating and household services remain.
The President disagrees with the capital authorities' assessment and has ordered a review of the exemptions for energy workers — a signal that the crisis is shifting into a mode of systemic response. We break down what this means for the safety and lives of Kyiv residents.
The mayor of Kyiv confirmed the death of one 60‑year‑old maintenance worker on 19 January and denied reports of two fatalities. We examine what risks to infrastructure and to the working conditions of emergency crews this incident reveals.
In Kyiv, a passenger beat and twice stabbed a tram driver to death at a terminal stop. Police quickly detained the 32-year-old suspect — an incident that raises questions about the protection of public transport workers.
After the January 9 attacks, about 600,000 people left Kyiv — not only out of fear, but because infrastructure was destroyed. We examine what this means for security, everyday life in the city, and the next steps for authorities and partners.
Mass departures are not only a humanitarian response to the cold and power outages, but a signal of how vulnerable the infrastructure is and how quickly partners must respond.
President's evening address: widespread outages in the capital, thousands of homes without heat, and an order to strengthen the defense of Zaporizhzhia. We analyze why this matters and which measures are already underway.
After a night of strikes against the power grid, the capital came under strain — the president expects concrete measures and personal accountability from the government to avert large-scale humanitarian consequences.
After an overnight strike, 4,000 of 5,635 buildings remain without heating — about 33% of Kyiv's housing stock. Why the problem has returned and what it means for the city's residents — briefly and to the point.
In Kyiv, the updated Ukrainian interceptor drone Octopus was shown to a delegation led by David Lammy. A 2025 licensing agreement and the launch of serial production (1,000 units per month) make this demonstration an important marker of security and industrial cooperation.
The verdict is the latest stage in the long case over the return of state lands. We examine what the court decided, the legal context, and the practical consequences for Ukraine.
On January 20, following enemy shelling on Kyiv’s left bank, fires and smog broke out. Some stationary monitoring devices are not working — we explain what real threat this poses to health and what practical steps should be taken today.
Kyiv City Council deputy Yevhen Kuzmenko reported on Facebook that he suffered a spinal fracture after slipping on ice. The incident raises questions about pedestrian safety, the quality of municipal services and the city's preparedness for winter risks.
Energy system under strain: restoration of water and heating in Kyiv promised during the day. We examine the extent of the damage and who is already working on the repairs.
A nighttime Russian attack on energy facilities left 173,000 families in the capital without electricity. We explain why authorities announced the draining of heating systems, where the situation is worst, and what residents should do right now.
Kyiv responds to the aftermath of Russian strikes: sections of the metro are operating on an adjusted schedule. We briefly explain how this will affect travel and who should plan their route in advance.
After a nighttime strike on the capital — there are disruptions to electricity, water and heating. We explain who is affected and when to expect services to be restored.
Putting emotions aside, we analyze — why the nighttime attack struck the city's everyday infrastructure and what it means for transport and the daily lives of Kyiv residents today.
Three unscheduled inspections in 2025 revealed problems with documentation, staffing and insurance at the municipal transport operator. We examine why this matters for Kyiv residents and for the logistics of supporting the armed forces.
The report that a death was caused by icy conditions turned out to be false. We explain what the forensic medical examination found, why the police opened an investigation, and what conclusions this yields for the safety of elderly people this winter.
A child died after bilateral pneumonia was detected too late. The case has been classified as a failure to properly perform professional duties — we examine what this means for patients and for the healthcare system.
The mayor of Kyiv set a final deadline for clearing sidewalks after the freezing rain on January 8 and threatened to take personnel measures over the districts' inaction. We explain why this issue of safety and administrative responsibility is important for every resident of Kyiv.
This morning, electric public transport on Kyiv’s left bank was temporarily halted after part of the power supply was redirected to life‑critical facilities. We explain why this happened, how the replacement will operate, and what to expect next.
Due to damage to the power grid caused by shelling, the city has been forced to reduce the number of trains. We explain why this happened, what the authorities are doing, and how to plan trips without unnecessary hassle.
The prime minister and the mayor report a phased launch of heating — we explain why the restoration depends on the stability of the power grid and what every Kyiv resident can do to speed up the process.
Due to emergency power outage schedules in the capital, trams and trolleybuses have been temporarily suspended — the city is deploying replacement buses, including route No. 3‑T. We explain how this will affect travel today.
Unexpected outages affected transport, water and heating: what happened, who is working on restoration, and where restrictions remain in effect.
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko told UNN that after a night of strikes the capital's power system is shifting from emergency modes to planned schedules. We break down what this means for electricity, heating and restoration timetables.
After missile-and-drone strikes on the capital’s energy system, Kyivteploenergo rapidly deployed 18 mobile boiler units — they are heating 13 hospitals across six districts until the permanent networks are restored. We examine why this is important for patient safety and what it means from a technical and international perspective.
Specialists from Kyivteploenergo restored heating to 1,083 apartment buildings in the Podilskyi, Obolonskyi and Darnytskyi districts after last night’s shelling. Work continues — overall nearly 6,000 buildings remained without heating.
During a nighttime attack on the city, a guard at an underground parking garage restricted access to a shelter — the police intervened promptly. This is not only an offense but also a reminder that safety depends on everyone’s actions.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry acknowledged damage to the building of its diplomatic mission after the nighttime shelling of Kyiv, but avoided directly naming the perpetrator. We analyze why this is important for the negotiating process and how it affects the security situation in the capital.
After a night of heavy shelling, the capital has brought critical infrastructure back online. We explain what has been done so far, why water was drained from heating systems, and what this means for residents.
Shmyhal announced that Octopus interceptor drones have entered serial production — this is not only a response to waves of "Shaheds," but also a signal of industrial and diplomatic mobilization on the part of partners.
After the nighttime shelling, the Kyiv City State Administration confirmed the draining of water from building systems — a standard measure during freezing temperatures aimed at protecting the networks. We examine why this is done, the scale of the damage, and what residents should do.
After a combined nighttime attack, power utility crews began draining water from building heating systems in districts where circulation of the heat carrier has stopped. This is a temporary technical measure intended to prevent widespread damage and prolonged outages — we explain what is happening and what residents should do.
The Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office has identified four dead after an overnight Russian attack; 26 were wounded, including rescuers and medics — what this means for the city’s security.
A massive overnight attack by Russia knocked key infrastructure in the capital out of service: heating, water and electricity — hundreds of thousands of Kyiv residents were affected. We explain what happened, the consequences, and what to do right now.
A massive nighttime attack damaged critical infrastructure — nearly half of the capital's high-rise apartment buildings have been left without heating. We examine why this matters for city residents and what steps municipal services are already taking.
During a nighttime attack on the capital, the building of the Qatari embassy was damaged; Ukraine is calling on Persian Gulf countries to respond — what does this mean for negotiations and the safety of diplomats?
Service on the Red Line has been restored after power outages: what this means for Kyiv residents and what risks remain in the city's infrastructure.
Kyiv City State Administration reports: due to emergency power outages, only one train will operate between the left and right banks at 20–25 minute intervals. We explain what this means for travel and the safety of Kyiv residents.
After a massive bombardment, the power system on the left bank moved into emergency shutdown mode. Energy crews are working on restoration; priorities are hospitals, water supply and radio communications. The outages are affecting the metro and surface transport. We examine why this happened and what residents should do.
Russia combined a massive strike of drones and missiles, including ballistic weapons launched from the Kapustynyi Yar training range. We analyze the tactics, the consequences for critical infrastructure, and what this means for air-defense requirements.