News about war, defense and frontline in Kyiv region and Ukraine
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko told UNN that after a night of strikes the capital's power system is shifting from emergency modes to planned schedules. We break down what this means for electricity, heating and restoration timetables.
Specialists from Kyivteploenergo restored heating to 1,083 apartment buildings in the Podilskyi, Obolonskyi and Darnytskyi districts after last night’s shelling. Work continues — overall nearly 6,000 buildings remained without heating.
During a nighttime attack on the city, a guard at an underground parking garage restricted access to a shelter — the police intervened promptly. This is not only an offense but also a reminder that safety depends on everyone’s actions.
After a night of heavy shelling, the capital has brought critical infrastructure back online. We explain what has been done so far, why water was drained from heating systems, and what this means for residents.
After the nighttime shelling, the Kyiv City State Administration confirmed the draining of water from building systems — a standard measure during freezing temperatures aimed at protecting the networks. We examine why this is done, the scale of the damage, and what residents should do.
The Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office has identified four dead after an overnight Russian attack; 26 were wounded, including rescuers and medics — what this means for the city’s security.
A massive overnight attack by Russia knocked key infrastructure in the capital out of service: heating, water and electricity — hundreds of thousands of Kyiv residents were affected. We explain what happened, the consequences, and what to do right now.
After a massive bombardment, the power system on the left bank moved into emergency shutdown mode. Energy crews are working on restoration; priorities are hospitals, water supply and radio communications. The outages are affecting the metro and surface transport. We examine why this happened and what residents should do.
The Kyiv City State Administration warns: in the event of a cold spell and possible shelling of infrastructure, the city will switch to an intensified operating mode. Why this concerns every Kyiv resident — briefly and with concrete steps.
The Ministry of Culture has released detailed figures on destruction for 2025 and overall since the start of the full-scale invasion. This is not merely statistics — it is the loss of public spaces, libraries, and museums, without which the country's recovery will be more difficult.
A court ordered 60 days’ pretrial detention without the right to post bail for the suspect in the vehicle blast in Kyiv’s Obolon district, where a National Guard serviceman and his companion were injured. The ruling underscores the work of the security services and raises questions about further public-safety measures in Kyiv.
On the night of January 5, Russian forces struck a medical facility in Kyiv's Obolon district — this is not only a tragedy for the families of the victims, but also a signal of escalation that requires an international response and documentation.
Empires are not eternal. Especially those that expand by territory rather than by routes. Empires that build a world of borders instead of communications, and constantly try to draw new lines on the map—such realms are doomed to stagnation and collapse. Only the "communication" or "route-based" component of imperial state-building gives empires a chance at a dignified death, or at a transformation into something better—more progressive, dynamic, successful, and freer.
During a Russian attack on Kyiv, a private medical clinic in Obolon was hit. It is a tragedy for the patients and at the same time a test of the emergency medical response system’s capabilities. We examine what happened and why this matters now.