Frosts in Ukraine
Overnight, Russia attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Zhytomyr region. There were no casualties, and repair crews are restoring the damage.
On January 15, cloudy weather with clearings, snow and wet snow is expected in most of Ukraine. The air temperature will range from 0 to -15 degrees Celsius.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy introduced a state of emergency in the energy sector on January 14 and established a headquarters in Kyiv. This signifies a threat to the energy system's operation due to electricity shortages.
Acting First Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Panteleyev stated that there is a separate work plan for heating for each building in Kyiv. This allows the situation to be considered under control, despite the draining of water from heating systems.
President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv was unprepared for Russian strikes and severe frosts. He emphasized the need for urgent correction of the situation and decision-making.
President Zelenskyy has instructed the government to review curfew regulations due to extremely cold weather. In Kyiv, the number of Invincibility Points will be increased, and existing ones will be checked.
In Kyiv, heating has been stopped in 6,000 residential buildings due to damage to energy facilities. These are unprecedented measures, related to the merging of systems at low temperatures.
Oleh Popenko, head of the Union of Utility Service Consumers, spoke about the consequences of multi-apartment buildings freezing and the process of their restoration. Freezing affects heating and water supply networks, making the building uninhabitable and requiring extensive repair work.
Prolonged exposure to cold can lead to hypothermia and frostbite. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine shared safety measures and first aid tips.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Health and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection to control drug prices. Fines are provided for markup violations, and reports will be submitted weekly.
The most difficult situation in energy after Russian attacks remains in the capital region. In Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, outage schedules are not in effect, and there are also restrictions in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
Massive power, water, and communication outages are being recorded in the occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The utility infrastructure in the temporarily occupied territories has systematically degraded due to a lack of investment and repairs from the occupying authorities.
On January 14, Ukraine will be cloudy with clearings, with no significant precipitation, only light snow in the west, Crimea, and the Azov Sea region. Daytime air temperature will range from 8-13°C below zero to around 0°C in Crimea.
The Ministry of Energy announced the return to predictable hourly power outages in Kyiv after the completion of emergency restoration work. The situation in the energy system remains difficult due to attacks and bad weather.
On January 14, frosty weather will prevail in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -2 to -20 degrees. Black ice is expected, with no significant precipitation, only light snow is possible in some regions.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the restoration of generation and an increase in electricity imports. Enemy attacks and weather conditions create an additional burden on the system.
Since February 2022, the Russian Federation has used over 13. 3 thousand missiles and 142.3 thousand attack drones against Ukraine. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported this during a conversation with the Commander of the US Army in Europe and Africa.
As of the morning of January 13, snow was recorded in 8 regions of Ukraine, with air temperatures ranging from -17 to -5 °C. Road workers are continuously working to ensure passage on state highways.
Due to another massive missile and drone attack by Russia, consumers in Kyiv and 7 regions are without power. Emergency shutdowns and grid restrictions have been introduced.
On January 13, 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays of 63 trains, the longest of which was 3 hours. The company is organizing comfortable waiting conditions and improving passenger information.
On the night of January 13, Russian occupiers attacked a DTEK thermal power plant, resulting in equipment damage. This is already the eighth massive attack on the company's thermal power plants since October 2025.
Emergency power outages have been implemented in Kyiv and parts of the Kyiv region. The reasons are a missile and drone attack, frost, and bad weather.
On January 13, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in most of Ukraine, without precipitation. The air temperature will be from 8 to 13 degrees below zero.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce additional payments for energy workers of repair crews who go to the sites of attacks in freezing weather. This applies to specialists who restore the supply of heat, electricity, water, and gas.
President Zelenskyy warned about Russia's preparation for a massive attack with missiles and drones. The enemy plans to use the cold snap for maximum damage.
Specialists from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and the State Enterprise "National Information Systems" have restored the operation of state registries. This occurred after temporary access restrictions due to power outages at the data center.
Kyiv residents report the closure of large supermarkets, such as "Silpo", "Aurora", "ATB", due to prolonged power outages. The "Aurora", NOVUS, and "Fozzy Group" chains confirm temporary difficulties, while "ATB-Market" refutes information about mass closures.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia is using Oreshnik missiles against Ukraine, particularly Lviv, to intimidate and deter support. He emphasized that NATO will not succumb to intimidation, and Ukraine's security is the Alliance's security.
Pneumatic frame modules have been deployed and generators installed for emergency power in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine clarified the actions to be taken in case of injury due to ice and snow, and also named those responsible for maintaining the territories. Victims need to document the injury, collect evidence, and contact the property owner for compensation.