In Kyiv, due to infrastructure damage, water was drained from heating systems, which is a technical measure to prevent damage. This does not mean a prolonged absence of heat, but is a safety requirement during frosts.
Kyiv utility services are draining water from the heating systems of residential buildings to prevent freezing of networks and damage to pipes during frosts and emergency power outages. This decision is related to the shutdown of the CHP plant in the capital.
In Kyiv, the second semester in general secondary education institutions will begin on January 12. Education will take place in a mixed format, combining in-person and online learning.
As a result of the Russian attack in Kyiv, 28 people were injured. 16 hospitalized are in moderate condition, four are in critical condition.
Train service on the red line of the subway has been restored to normal operation. Trains run from "Akademmistechko" station to "Lisova" station with all stops, and the intervals are 5-6 minutes.
Train traffic has been changed in the Kyiv metro between the left and right banks. One train runs between the Livoberezhna and Arsenalna stations with an interval of 20-25 minutes.
Emergency power outages have been introduced on Kyiv's Left Bank after a massive Russian attack. Energy workers are working to restore light and heat, with critical infrastructure being the priority.
Train service on the "red" metro line in Kyiv has been changed due to a lack of power supply on the open section. Trains run between Akademmistechko and Arsenalna stations with an interval of 4:40-5:00 minutes.
Due to unfavorable weather conditions in the Kyiv region, train movement has been slowed down, including train No. 10/9 Budapest — Kyiv. The obstruction has been removed, movement is being restored, and transfers have been arranged for those arriving during curfew.
In Kyiv, duplicate bus routes will be introduced on January 9 due to bad weather. Up to 40 trolleybuses and 25 trams will be used at night to maintain the contact network.
The Kyiv City State Administration urges Kyiv residents and guests of the capital to take care of their safety in advance due to the cold weather and possible enemy shelling of the energy system. Communal services are already working in an enhanced mode, 69 mobile boiler houses have been prepared.
In Kyiv, 360 units of equipment and 3,000 utility workers are involved in combating black ice. 276 units of special equipment, over 2,000 employees and 50 units of equipment for adjacent territories, 39 units of equipment and 725 employees in parks, as well as 459 manual cleaning workers are involved.
The Kyiv City State Organization announces free HPV vaccination for girls aged 9-14. The procedure is available in the capital's primary care centers at the expense of the city budget.
Due to deteriorating weather conditions from January 6 to 10, snowfalls, fog, and black ice are possible in Kyiv and the region. This may lead to temporary restrictions on the entry of large vehicles into the capital.
The Kyiv City State Administration urged Kyiv residents to refrain from mass events on Epiphany, but named safe places for immersion. For the safety of citizens, on January 6, from 8:00 to 17:00, rescuers will be on duty and medical support will be provided at the inspected locations.
Kyiv utility workers are carrying out repair work on the heating network on Sobornosti Avenue after the shelling on December 27. Heat supply has been temporarily restricted for 337 consumers in the residential areas of Rusanivka and Berezniaky.
On New Year's Eve, from December 31, 2025, to January 1, 2026, 12 babies were born in Kyiv's maternity hospitals: 6 girls and 6 boys. The largest number of babies – seven – were born at the Kyiv City Perinatal Center.
In Kyiv, 10,079 new cases of flu and ARVI were registered in a week, which is 6% less than a week earlier. At the same time, the number of COVID-19 patients increased by more than 20%, reaching 28 adults, with three deaths.
An interactive installation "Heart in an Ice Block" has been installed on Sofia Square in Kyiv, which will be open until January 6, 2026. It symbolizes the importance of emotional support and human warmth during the war, allowing visitors to melt the ice with their touches.
Utility services have restored heat supply to almost 400,000 homes that were left without service after the massive enemy attack on December 27. In total, heat supply has been restored to more than 3,500 buildings, and work continues until the situation is fully stabilized.
Tram traffic in Kyiv has been fully restored after a power outage on the left bank. Work is underway to restore trolleybus traffic.
Mobile boiler houses have been deployed in Kyiv to heat 6 medical facilities after the Russian shelling on December 27. Also, 124 units of special equipment are clearing snow, and 23 brigades are working manually.
Train traffic on Kyiv's "red" metro line has been restored between the Akademmistechko and Lisova stations. Train schedules have been changed: on the Akademmistechko – Arsenalna section, trains run every 6 minutes, and on the Dnipro – Lisova section, every 12 minutes.
Due to the difficult energy situation in Kyiv, metro trains on the red line run between Akademmistechko and Arsenalna stations with an interval of 6 minutes. Movement on the blue and green lines remains unchanged, all underground stations operate as shelters during an alarm.
After a series of orders from the city authorities, the popular attraction in the center of Kyiv is being demolished, despite positive results from the technical examination of the structures. The owner of the structure agreed to carry out the dismantling on his own after receiving official demands from the landscaping inspection.
Today, December 22, traffic on the Southern Bridge will be partially restricted in the leftmost lane from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The reason is the repair of the asphalt concrete pavement of the bridge's overpass section.
Winter holidays in Kyiv will last from December 25 to January 11 inclusive. Parents will be able to bring their children to school for extracurricular activities and clubs.
The Kyiv City Council has decided to remove 15 objects associated with the Russian Empire and the USSR from the capital's public space. Among them are monuments to Mikhail Bulgakov, Anna Akhmatova, Mikhail Glinka, and Soviet inscriptions.
On December 17, a 600 mm cold water supply pipe was damaged in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv. An emergency team from Kyivvodokanal is working at the site of the rupture, and public transport is operating as usual.
The Pechersk Court extended the arrest of Andriy Bilous, suspected of raping underage students, until January 21, 2026, without the right to bail. He is accused of systematic sexual offenses, using his official position and psychological pressure.
