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In Kyiv and the Kyiv region, the electricity supply situation has been stabilized after a problem in one of the power system links. Emergency shutdowns are canceled, most areas are returning to planned schedules.
Due to an unstable energy system, electric transport in Kyiv has temporarily stopped. Kyivpastrans utility company is launching duplicate bus routes, including No. 3-T for the Borshchahivka high-speed tram.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. This has led to the suspension of water supply, heating, and electric transport in the capital.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, over 130,000 consumers are without power due to enemy shelling. In Kyiv region, about 10,000 consumers are still without electricity after the previous attack.
In the Australian state of Victoria, thousands of firefighters are battling bushfires that have destroyed over 130 structures and 300,000 hectares of bushland. Approximately 38,000 homes are without electricity, and authorities have declared the state a disaster zone.
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IAEA head Rafael Grossi called on Russia and Ukraine to agree on a temporary ceasefire zone near the Zaporizhzhia NPP. This would allow Ukrainian technicians to safely repair the damaged 330 kV backup line.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using the cold weather to target energy facilities, attempting to completely "turn off" cities. He called on city authorities to prepare for countermeasures and thanked rescuers for their prompt work.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Defense Minister John Healey. They discussed the deployment of a British contingent after the war and assistance with air defense missiles.
Water supply in Kyiv has been fully restored after the night shelling. Heating will be restored within 24 hours, but some areas will require additional time.
Kyiv is restoring heating and water supply after the attack. Some homes may receive heating tonight, and water supply is gradually being restored.
The SBU announced a new suspicion notice in absentia against Colonel Oleksiy Yamakidi, who ordered the use of "Kinzhal" missiles against Ukraine's energy facilities. This is not the first suspicion notice for Yamakidi, who is accused of war crimes.
Pope Leo XIV called on the international community to seek just and lasting solutions for peace. He emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and dialogue in Ukraine.
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.
Kyivvodokanal has restored water supply in the Pecherskyi district and is gradually restoring pressure on the left bank of Kyiv. It will take time to fully restore the water supply system.
Due to bad weather, Ukrzaliznytsia will dispatch a number of trains with delays. The departure time of some services has been changed from 30 minutes to 4 hours.
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.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia deliberately attacked Kyiv on the night of January 9. He compared Russian attacks to the actions of the Soviet government during the Holodomors.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv due to the consequences of a large-scale attack and network overload. Power outage schedules are not in effect, and residents are asked to conserve electricity.
The mayor of Dnipro urged residents not to overload the system immediately after the power is restored. He added that at 3:00 PM on January 9, electric transport and the subway would be launched in the city.
Last night was the most painful for Kyiv's critical infrastructure. Half of the high-rise buildings are without heating, there are water supply interruptions, and electricity has not yet been restored.
As a result of Russia's night attack on energy infrastructure, electricity transmission system and generation facilities were damaged. In Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Slavutych, over 500,000 consumers were left without electricity, and in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, 34,000 subscribers.
As of the morning of January 9, energy workers have restored heat supply and electricity for 800,000 subscribers in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Water supply has been stabilized for everyone, and repair work continues.
In Kyiv, as a result of the Russian attack, over 500,000 consumers were left without electricity and there are interruptions in water supply. The enemy deliberately attacked district boiler houses. Slavutych is also without electricity again.
At the same time, DTEK energy workers restored electricity supply for 60,000 families in the Kyiv region. The most difficult situation is recorded in Boryspil and Brovary districts, where damage due to bad weather was added.
President Zelenskyy reported 4 dead and dozens wounded as a result of Russia's massive attack, including damage to 20 residential buildings and the Qatari embassy. He called on the world, primarily the US, for a clear reaction and emphasized the priority of air defense support for Ukraine.
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.
After Russia's night attack in Kyiv, 4 people died, 25 were injured, and one person is missing. Rescuers extinguished all fires, 40 objects were damaged, 20 of which were residential buildings.