Power outage
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.
On January 25, hourly outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect in Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
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.
DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko stated that Ukraine is approaching a humanitarian catastrophe due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The restoration of the energy sector is estimated at 65–70 billion dollars, which will require the construction of a new energy system.
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.
Kyiv patrol police showed footage of the aftermath of the night strikes on the capital on January 24, providing assistance to the victims. As a result of the attack, one person died and four were injured.
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.
A powerful winter storm has swept across the US, causing snow, ice, and power outages. Over 9,000 flights have been canceled, and 16 states have declared a state of emergency.
Following another Russian attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced a maximum increase in imports and the introduction of new alternative capacities. The government is working to restore damaged generation and support the population.
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.
Train service on the green metro line has been restored from Syrets station to Chervonyi Khutir station with a 6-minute interval. Specialists promptly eliminated the damage caused by the night shelling.
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.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine after a massive Russian attack on energy infrastructure. Energy workers are working to restore stable electricity supply.
President Zelenskyy reacted to another Russian attack with over 370 drones and 21 missiles. He emphasized that there can be no delay in air defense supplies.
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.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on January 24, one person was killed and four were injured. Infrastructure and residential buildings in five districts were damaged, and there were interruptions in heat and water supply.