In brief: what has already been restored
Work to eliminate the consequences of the Russian strike on critical infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region continues. Repair crews are working without breaks; services are being gradually restored where the security situation and availability of electricity allow.
"Despite damage to the infrastructure, restoration was carried out in the shortest possible time. This is the result of quick and coordinated work on the ground. Utility services, energy workers and engineers worked without pauses — so that people could return to normal conditions as soon as possible."
— Oleksii Kuleba, Vice Prime Minister for Restoration — Minister for the Development of Communities and Territories
Scope of restoration
According to the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories, as of Thursday evening water supply was restored for more than 1.7 million subscribers, heating — for about 270,000 subscribers, including in Kryvyi Rih. In Nikopol, as of 19:00 on January 8, heating and water have been fully restored.
Who still remains without services
About 250,000 subscribers remain without heating, and around 20,000 without water supply. Restoration depends on the safety of works and stabilization of power supply: once power returns, the number of re-energized subscribers increases.
Resilience of critical infrastructure
More than 1,500 points of resilience have been opened in the region, over 500 of them in Dnipro; 45 generators were transferred from other regions (Luhansk and Kyiv) to ensure stable operation of these points. As of 15:55 about 80% of medical facilities are already powered, the rest are operating on backup equipment — all hospitals are functioning normally, said acting head of the regional military administration Vladyslav Haivanenko.
"All hospitals are operating as usual"
— Vladyslav Haivanenko, acting head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration
Logistics, security and the human factor
Repair work is being carried out under the threat of renewed strikes: in recent days the enemy has heavily struck Dnipropetrovsk region, in particular using drones on the night of January 7 to hit residential buildings, kindergartens and a vocational school in Dnipro. Earlier on the morning of January 8 about 800,000 consumers were without power — the pace of restoring heat and water depends directly on this.
The Interior Ministry and rescue services are operating in an intensified mode, specialists from several regions have been involved to speed up repairs and ensure the safety of crews.
Why this matters
Winter makes restoration critical for people’s lives and the functioning of healthcare. The return of heating and water is not just about comfort but also about safety: stable services reduce health risks and minimize the burden on hospitals.
What comes next
So far the restoration demonstrates the responsiveness of local services and coordination with energy providers — but this is fragile progress that depends on access to electricity and security. Infrastructure experts note that systemic investments in backup power sources, rapid delivery of spare parts, and support from partners are needed to make recovery sustainable.
Conclusion
The results are visible: millions of people have received water, hundreds of thousands have heating. But the final picture will be determined by two factors — whether power supply can be stabilized and whether crews can carry out work without the threat of renewed strikes. Whether resources and coordination will be sufficient to turn this step into long-term recovery is a question for the authorities and partners.
