Russia has intensified its attacks on energy infrastructure, other infrastructure, and residential buildings, using drones, aerial bombs, and missiles. Zelenskyy reported over 1,700 drones, 1,380 aerial bombs, and 69 missiles in a week.
According to the Institute for the Study of War, Russia's intensified campaign of long-range strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure aims to split Ukraine's energy grid in half. Russia wants to create "energy islands" cut off from power generation, supply, and transmission systems.
The Czech initiative "Dárek pro Putina" has raised over $3. 8 million for energy aid to Ukraine. 49 generators will be delivered to Kharkiv, and 40 battery stations and 1,500 extension cords will be sent to the Kyiv region.
As of Saturday evening, January 24, 800,000 subscribers in Kyiv are without power due to emergency blackouts. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that the energy system is not recovering quickly enough due to constant enemy attacks.
The State Emergency Service has prepared 41 kitchens for hot meals in Kyiv, 4 of which are already operational. This is a response to the lack of heating in homes and the need for food for rescuers and residents.
Explosions were heard in the Russian city of Belgorod, causing power outages. The governor reported no casualties but confirmed damage to energy facilities.
In Kyiv, police explosives experts neutralized an unexploded warhead of an Iskander-M ballistic missile launched by the Russians. Fragments of the missile with a half-ton warhead posed a threat near residential buildings and a gas station in the Dnipro district.
DTEK specialists restored electricity supply to 88,000 homes in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district after the shelling on January 24. The situation in the capital's energy system remains difficult, with emergency blackouts continuing.
As of the evening of January 24, 3,300 multi-story buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after the enemy's night attack. Water supply has already been restored, and utility workers continue their work.
Air defense interceptors within the SBU's CSO "Alpha" protect the sky from Russian drones.
Kyivvodokanal has restored water supply in the left-bank part of Kyiv after Russia's night attack. Water may be absent on the upper floors of high-rise buildings due to power outages.
The Russian Investigative Committee has launched an investigation into the so-called "governor" of the occupied Zaporizhzhia region, Yevhen Balytskyi. This comes amid complaints from the Russian Central Election Commission.
Kyiv's red metro line has resumed normal operation, with all stations open for entry. The train waiting time is 6 minutes, according to the weekend schedule.
International partners at the G7+ "Energy Ramstein" meeting confirmed their readiness to continue supporting Ukraine. Countries will provide over $400 million, almost €23 million, €23 million, €60 million, €10 million, and other aid packages.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko's calls to leave the city due to the energy situation have not stopped the housing rental market. Rental prices for apartments in the capital continue to rise, especially for energy-independent properties.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia's night attack on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, disrupted peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Russian missiles hit not only Ukrainians, but also the negotiating table.
During the night, the enemy massively attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure. As a result, consumers in Kyiv, Kyiv region, Chernihiv region, and Kharkiv region are without power.
Over 1. 2 million consumers in Kyiv and Chernihiv are without electricity after the night attack. Water supply in the capital is planned to be restored during the day.
After Russia's massive attack on January 24, 88,000 families in Kyiv were left without electricity. Power has been cut off in the Desnianskyi district, DTEK is working to restore it.
In Kyiv, almost 6,000 buildings were left without heating, and there were also water supply interruptions on the left and partially on the right bank after another attack. One person was killed and at least four were injured as a result of the night shelling.
The massive Russian shelling on January 24 left Chernihiv almost completely without electricity. The enemy deliberately attacked energy facilities, causing a critical situation in the city.
After the night shelling in Kyiv, the "red" metro line is operating with temporary changes. Some stations are closed, and train intervals have been increased due to electricity shortages.
Russians attacked Kyiv and Kharkiv with missiles, drones, and ballistic missiles. As a result of the strikes, there are injured and seriously wounded. The enemy targeted energy infrastructure.
A massive winter storm has gripped the US, causing extreme snowfall and low temperatures, threatening "frost quakes" in Chicago. Authorities are deploying the National Guard, preparing to mitigate the consequences of the disaster.
Iranian authorities have dismissed Donald Trump's statements about the abolition of executions, calling them disinformation. The death toll in the protests has reached 5,032, and an internet blockade complicates access to information.
Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration Mykola Kalashnyk spoke about measures to protect critical infrastructure in Kyiv Oblast. The region uses hourly and emergency power outages, as well as over 4,000 generators to support the energy system.
Nordic and Baltic countries condemned Russian energy terror against Ukraine, demanding an end to strikes on critical infrastructure. They emphasized that the destruction of the energy system violates international law and bears the hallmarks of war crimes.
The US constantly monitors the energy situation in Ukraine, takes into account urgent needs, and continues to provide humanitarian assistance. Projects to support the restoration of energy infrastructure are also ongoing.
Ukraine is introducing one-time financial aid and a 0% loan for small and medium-sized businesses. This will help enterprises operate in emergency energy conditions.
Employees of energy companies, housing and communal services, and Ukrzaliznytsia involved in emergency and restoration work will receive 20,000 hryvnias in addition to their salaries. Payments will last from January to March, with the first ones arriving in February.
