What happened
In the night of January 20, Russia carried out an attack on Kyiv using unmanned aerial vehicles. According to city authorities, the strikes caused disruptions to power and water supplies, damage to infrastructure facilities, and transport restrictions.
"There is one injured person in the Dnipro District. Medical teams have been dispatched to the scene."
— Vitaliy Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv
Consequences for energy, heating and transport
The Kyiv City State Administration reports that after the attack 5,635 apartment buildings remain without heating; nearly 80% of them are buildings to which heat had been restored following damage on January 9. The Left Bank is currently partly or completely without water supply.
"After the attack 5,635 apartment buildings remain without heating; nearly 80% of them are those to which heating was being restored from January 9."
— Kyiv City State Administration
Due to power supply problems, the city's metro is operating on a modified schedule. The Red Line is running between "Akademmistechko" — "Arsenalna" with intervals of about 4:30–5:00 min. After the all-clear, two trains will run between "Livoberezhna" — "Arsenalna" (interval approximately 20–25 min). Trains pass the "Hydropark" and "Dnipro" stations without stopping. On the Green Line movement is restricted during air raid alerts — between "Syrets" — "Vydubychi" (interval about 7 min) and between "Osokorky" — "Chervonyi Khutir" (interval — 10 min). The Blue Line is unchanged.
Why it matters
This is not an isolated incident: the day before, on January 19, the President warned of the threat of a new large-scale bombardment. Energy facilities and networks are a priority target for the enemy because heating, water supply and vital social services depend on them. Systematic strikes on infrastructure are intended to deepen humanitarian difficulties during the cold season.
Energy analysts note that the increasing frequency of attacks places additional strain on repair crews and recovery logistics — the speed of service restoration depends not only on reserve capacities but also on the safety of the repair teams themselves and access to damaged sites.
Authorities' response and what residents should do
The city authorities are switching social infrastructure facilities to autonomous power, mobilizing emergency crews and adjusting public transport schedules. Three practical steps are relevant for Kyiv residents: prepare a minimal supply of water and warm clothing, follow safety rules during air raid alerts, and use official information channels (the mayor's office, the KCSA, operational headquarters).
Brief conclusion
The attack on Kyiv underlines once again that strikes on infrastructure are part of a hybrid tactic that directly affects everyday life. Today the priorities are the safety of people, accelerated restoration of networks and international support to strengthen system resilience. Whether emergency services and partners will be able to speed up recovery is a question for the coming days.
