War in Ukraine: Kyiv Region News

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FSB banker-agent in Kyiv: data leak that endangered soldiers and city infrastructure

According to the SBU and the Office of the Prosecutor General (UNN reports), an employee of the information security department of a commercial bank was passing photos, coordinates and personal data of soldiers to the FSB — this information, investigators say, was used to adjust artillery fire. He has been detained and an indictment has been sent to court; what does this mean for the security and trust in the banking system?

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Explosions in Kyiv: ballistic threat from Bryansk and emphasis on the daily need for air defenses

In the evening, explosions were heard in the capital after a warning from the Air Force about possible ballistic launches from the Bryansk region. City authorities and the military are urging people to stay in shelters — we explain what this means for Kyiv’s safety.

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Kyiv under ballistic missile threat: air defenses active, residents urged to stay in shelters

In the evening, explosions were heard in the capital — the mayor and the Air Force report a ballistic attack and movement of high-speed targets from the north. We explain what is happening and which developments are changing the risks for Kyiv residents.

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Kyiv Region on Generators: Energy System Under Attack — Rescuer Killed, Region Enters Energy-Saving Mode

Because of systematic strikes on heating infrastructure, the Kyiv region is switching hospitals and water utilities to backup power. We look at what this means for residents, how the local protection system operates, and what assistance has already been mobilized.

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Critical electricity shortage in Kyiv: how support hubs and conservation are keeping the city afloat

The Ministry of Energy reports widespread damage after last night’s attack — Kyiv residents have power for only 1.5–2 hours a day. We explain what the authorities are doing, how energy crews are working, and what everyone can do today.

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More light on the Left Bank: DTEK eases blackout schedule after shelling — what it means for Kyiv residents

DTEK has increased electricity supply to homes in the Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts — outages are now limited to morning and evening. We explain why this is important and how to act to prevent emergencies.

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Rocket strike on Kharkiv's Industrial District: one person injured, part of the city left without power

A missile strike this morning in Kharkiv hit the city's industrial area — the attack left one person wounded and caused partial power outages. We examine what happened and why it matters now.

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Damage to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra — the first such incident since World War II. What does it mean for Ukraine and the world’s heritage?

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.

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Klitschko's appeals didn't stop the rental market: why energy-independent apartments and houses are getting more expensive

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.

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Kyiv's Green metro line resumes service after overnight shelling — what it means for the city

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.

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More than 1.2 million left without power in Kyiv and Chernihiv after overnight Russian attack — scale and recovery plan

A massive overnight Russian attack knocked power grids out of service — what has happened so far, who is working on restoration, and why official and commercial estimates differ.

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After a nighttime strike: nearly 6,000 homes in Kyiv left without heating — how it will affect daily life and safety

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.

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Arctic Monkeys Return with "Opening Night": HELP(2) Release Raises Funds for Children Affected by Wars

The band's comeback is more than just a musical event. The new track is featured on the album HELP(2), all proceeds from which are being directed to the War Child fund — especially important now, as the number of children affected by wars has doubled.

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1,200 apartment buildings in Kyiv still without heating — repeated reconnections after shelling and strain on the energy system

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.

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1,940 apartment buildings in Kyiv without heating after Russian strikes — where the worst damage occurred and how repairs are progressing

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.

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In icy water under the CHP plant: State Emergency Service divers spent six days stopping a leak — what it means for Kyiv

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.

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Nearly 3,000 homes in Kyiv still without heat — why repairs are taking so long

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.

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Klitschko gives timeline: heat will return to 3,260 Kyiv homes — full restoration will take about two days

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.

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Scheme to evade mobilization uncovered in Kyiv: first deputy head of a district state administration detained

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.

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600,000 Kyiv residents left after strikes: Klitschko warns of critical state of services in the city

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.

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Over a million in Kyiv without electricity — what this means for heating and safety

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.

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Mannheim Philharmonic cancels Vadim Repin concert after appeal by the Ukrainian embassy — cultural responsibility in action

The cancellation of a concert scheduled for February 22, ahead of the anniversary of the full-scale invasion, came after an official appeal from the Embassy of Ukraine in Germany and concerns raised by the Ukrainian community. We examine why this is more than just a single concert.

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Repeated outages: nearly a third of Kyiv's apartment blocks still without heat after last night's attack

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.

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Attack on the networks: 46% of Kyiv homes without heating — authorities mobilize emergency crews

Following an overnight Russian attack on energy infrastructure in Kyiv and several regions, tens of thousands of people were left without heat and water. We explain the scale, the state's response, and what this means for residents.

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Fires and smog after shelling of Kyiv's left bank: how to protect yourself and what the lack of air monitoring means

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.

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Kyiv after overnight attack: 173,000 families without power, heating networks to be drained in some buildings

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.

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Due to the attack's aftermath, Kyiv to change metro schedule on January 20 — what you need to know

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.

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Night attack on Kyiv: one injured, 5,600 homes without heat — Left Bank temporarily without water

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.

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Series of strikes on Kharkiv's Slobidskyi district — air defenses repel most attacks

This morning Kharkiv sustained several enemy strikes in the Slobidskyi district. Local authorities warn of a threat to the city, while air-defence briefings indicate a large proportion of drones were neutralized. We analyze what this means for the security of Kharkiv and the country.

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Kyiv metro temporarily changes schedule: trains will run every 10–12 minutes

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.