News about war, defense and frontline in Kyiv region and Ukraine at Razom UA
Due to security measures related to visits by foreign delegations, temporary traffic restrictions will be in effect in the central area of the capital on February 24. We explain which routes and times should be planned differently and why this is important for safety and public order.
Missile attack on February 22: debris fell in five districts of the capital — no fires or injuries. This is not just luck — it’s a signal about the vulnerability of infrastructure and the need for swift decisions on air defenses.
Massive nighttime strike on infrastructure facilities and residential neighborhoods: people injured, others trapped under rubble; rescuers working amid the threat of renewed strikes. We explain what happened, what the consequences are, and why this matters for the region’s security.
Municipal enterprise "Kyivteploenergo" did not charge for the period in January when heating was not provided due to enemy shelling. Part of January will be added to the February bills that Kyiv residents will receive in March — we explain who will be affected and how to check the bill.
Ukrainian law enforcement can now independently enter data on artifacts removed during the occupation. This speeds up identification, hampers illicit trafficking and provides citizens with a tool to help.
The Security Service interrupted enemy reconnaissance near an energy facility: an agent had been tasked with documenting the condition of a thermal power plant after earlier strikes and, in real time, guiding new attacks — the consequences could have affected thousands of households.
The Minister of Youth and Sports called allowing Russian and Belarusian para-athletes to compete under their national flags a step that legitimizes the war. We explain why this is more important for the safety and reputation of sport than it may seem.
After the February 12 attack on infrastructure, municipal services restored heating to 2,600 buildings. At the same time, more than 1,100 residences in the Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts remain without heat due to critical damage to the Darnytsia CHP; we examine what this means for residents and why restoration will take time.
The President has signed a decree implementing a package drafted by a Ukrainian Olympian: the sanctions target those who publicly support the war, who visit occupied territories, and who are involved in the abduction of children. We analyze what this move changes and why it matters now.
After another round of attacks, part of the capital remains without heat. We explain why some buildings cannot be reconnected right now, what repair crews are doing, and what this means for residents.
Localized damage to the suspended ceiling at one of the exits occurred as a result of earlier shelling — movement has not been suspended, but the incident underscores the need for heightened technical inspections and repairs of critical infrastructure.
Kyiv is preparing personal sanctions against those who "put sport at the service of war." The decision is linked to the disqualification of a Ukrainian skeleton racer over a commemorative helmet — it is a signal not only to Russia but also to international institutions.
After the missile strike on February 12, municipal services restored heat to most buildings, but about 500 still remain without heating. What this means for 3.5 million residents of Kyiv and when to expect full restoration — briefly and clearly.
Putting emotions aside: Kyiv's mayor warns of systematic strikes on CHP (combined heat-and-power) plants during the harshest winter since 2022 — we explain why millions of Kyiv residents will feel it and what the consequences for the state will be.
City authorities say that within 24 hours heat was restored to a further 1,100 apartment buildings — bringing the total to 1,500 of the 2,600 buildings left without heating after the February 12 shelling. We examine what this means for Kyiv residents and what challenges remain.
Municipal crews and international partners are restoring heat to homes in Troieshchyna. We explain what has been done, who received compensation, and why the coming days are critical for the city's energy system.
Improvements in power supply in Kyiv and the region are the result of around-the-clock work by repair crews and favorable weather. However, the cold snap and the threat of new strikes keep the power system on heightened alert.
A 29-year-old serviceman brought an F-1 grenade into an apartment — the 45-year-old owner was killed and another guest was wounded. We examine what is known about the incident, which articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine have been applied, and why this issue matters for trust in the army and for safety in cities.
After the February 12 attack, the capital’s municipal crews restored heating to 400 multi-story apartment buildings. It’s a relief for thousands of residents, but full restoration is being delayed by damage to a key CHP plant and the risk of further strikes.
The Security Service carried out two searches at the main office of Kyivteploenergo following a massive attack on energy facilities. The seizure of technical documentation, according to the Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) and UNN, slowed the restoration of heat for thousands of Kyiv residents.
A nighttime conflict in the Obolon district ended with the explosion of an F‑1 grenade. We examine what is known and what questions of security and discipline it raises for society and the armed forces.
Students of the Lokomotiv football academy in Kyiv, whose training base was destroyed by a Russian missile on January 23, 2024, presented FIFA President Gianni Infantino with a special gift — a ball that survived one of the recent shellings of Kyiv. The children recorded a video message against the backdrop of the destroyed stadium. The gesture has symbolic and political significance — it is a call against Russia's return to international football and a demand to protect children's right to safe training.
After a nighttime strike by Russia, repairs to CHP‑5 are estimated at one day, CHP‑6 up to two. Above‑freezing temperatures allowed crews not to drain water from the network — this saves weeks of work and reduces the risk of further ruptures. We detail what was damaged and what the consequences are for residents.
DTEK reported the restoration of electricity for 100,000 Kyiv families after a massive Russian strike. We explain what this means for the city's security and why temporary outage schedules remain important.
Russia struck Ukraine's power system overnight. We break down which regions were affected, what has been disconnected, how utility crews are operating, and what to expect in the coming days.
In the aftermath of a massive overnight attack, significant areas of Ukraine are partially without power. We look into which regions were affected, what energy workers and the air force are doing, and why this matters to every resident.
Nearly 3,700 Kyiv homes were left without heat after nighttime Russian shelling; about 2,600 more were additionally cut off due to damage to critical infrastructure. We explain what this means for residents and how restoration services are working.
The Kyiv City State Administration asks residents to check their supplies of drinking and technical (non‑potable) water — a simple precaution that protects families and eases the burden on municipal services. We explain how much to store and how.
Putting emotions aside: the capital endured the planned outages, although the cold and a series of strikes increased the risks. We break down which measures and international partners are ensuring this stability and what needs to be done next.
Olympic organizers forbade skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet bearing portraits of fallen Ukrainian athletes. President Zelensky called the gesture an act of remembrance — we examine why this matters more than a disputed formality and what it means for Ukraine's presence on the international stage.