News about war, defense and frontline in Kyiv region and Ukraine
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.
After a series of communications between the UAF (Ukrainian Association of Football) and FIFA leadership, the organization's council currently does not plan to reinstate Russian teams. We explain why this decision matters not only for sport but also for international solidarity with Ukraine.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.